UNC-Charlotte’s Statewide Star Party (part of North Carolina’s annual Statewide Star Party) will be held at the campus observatory on Saturday April 5th from 9:00 – 11:00 PM.
It will be a great event for children and adults who want to learn more about the planets, stars and galaxies that make up our universe!
Registration is not required, but we encourage you to register (Registration Link Here) so we can better estimate numbers and to contact you directly in case of postponement.
We will also have several physics demonstrations which are always a lot of fun to do.
A map of campus with directions to the Observatory is shown below. Please use POPLAR LANE off Cameron Boulevard and proceed to parking in LOT 26 (handicap accessible), LOT 25, or the NORTH DECK. Parking after 7 p.m. will be free of charge.
IN THE EVENT OF CLOUDY/POOR WEATHER: the event will be POSTPONED. Please check email from this observatory@uncc.edu on the day of the event for updates. Updates will also be posted no later than 5p.m on the day of the event. Updates will also be available on the Observatory’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UNCCharlotteObservatory and on our twitter account @UNCCObservatory.
THINGS TO BRING/WEAR:
Warm clothing – we do NOT have an indoor heated space and it can be cold so please wrap up warm!
Sturdy shoes – some of the ground is unpaved and can be rough, but there are paved sidewalks as well.
Please feel free to bring binoculars or your own telescope!
Red flashlight or a Red light app for your phone. Red light does not disturb night vision as much as white light.
Stay tuned for announcements of upcoming Star Parties and astronomy events. by following our Facebook page and X account, @UNCCObservatory.
You can also use the form below if you would like to be added to the Observatory email list to receive notifications about other upcoming events.
