Star Party at Gorges State Park

Family Fun
Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 07:00 PM

Venue: Gorges State Park Visitors Center

The Star Party at Gorges State Park is part of a Statewide Star Party Event. As part of the North Carolina Science Festival, our Star Party will allow future astronomers (kids + adults) and astronomy enthusiasts (amateurs + professionals) a chance to view constellations, planets and deep sky objects in one of the darkest settings in WNC.


For complete information, please visit the website:
https://friendsofgorges.org/star-party/

FREE Entry + Activities
The entire Star Party event boasts free parking, entry and activities. Everyone is sure to learn something about telescopes, the night sky or general astronomy!

Kids Activities
Arts + crafts, face-painting, hot chocolate and basic astronomy activities will greet the youngest stargazers! Kids will also love getting to know Kelvin the spokesbot!

Food + Drink
Food from the BBQ Shed Food Truck and hot drinks including hot chocolate will be on site, available for purchase and ready to keep you warm!

PARI Experts on Hand
Professional astronomers from our neighbors at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute will be in attendance to share information and answer questions.

Provided Telescopes
We are providing telescopes so anyone can enjoy this event and stargaze! Please click on the button below or scroll down to register so we know how much equiptment is needed.

Bring your own Telescope
There will be a designated area for astronomy enthusiasts in the parking lot so there will be no need to haul your equipment anywhere. Registration is required if you plan to bring your own telescope so we can save enough space!

Just like every event at Gorges State Park, this event is totally free! We are requiring registrations so we may plan accordingly. Whether you are planning to attend and would like to use the provided equipment or are planning to bring your own telescope and would like to secure your spot, please fill our the form below.

REGISTER HERE:
https://friendsofgorges.org/star-party/

 

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2nd Category
Arts & Entertainment
Location
Sapphire
Ticket Price(s)
FREE
Address
976 Grassy Ridge Road Sapphire, NC 28774

 

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All Dates


  • Friday, April 24, 2020 07:00 PM

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