We have reached capacity and registration for the UNC Charlotte Statewide Star Party is now CLOSED. However, there will be more star-gazing events in the near future, so stay tuned! WE ARE SORRY THAT WE CANNOT TAKE ANY ADDITIONAL ATTENDEES AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND.
The 3rd annual UNC Charlotte Statewide Star Party (part of North Carolina’s annual Statewide Star Party) will be held at the campus observatory on Friday April 24, 8 – 10 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.
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 (closest), LOT 25, or the NORTH DECK. Parking after 7 p.m. will be free of charge.
IN THE EVENT OF CLOUDY WEATHER: the event will be POSTPONED. Please check email from this account on the day of the event for updates. Updates will also be posted no later than 5p.m. 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 is cold so please wrap up warm!
* Sturdy shoes – the ground is unpaved and can be rough.
* Please feel free to bring binoculars or your own telescope!
Please email any questions you may have to cqualtro@uncc.edu
In addition, you can use the form below if you would like to be added to the Observatory email list to receive notifications about other upcoming events
Also, stay tuned for announcements of upcoming Star Parties and astronomy events. by following our Facebook page and Twitter account, @UNCCObservatory
