Statewide Star Party at Duke Teaching Observatory

URGENT UPDATE: Today's open house is cancelled due to the poor sky conditions. We will reschedule the event for tomorrow (April 9) at the same time and place.

Join us at the Duke Teaching Observatory for the Statewide Star Party, the kickoff event of the 2016 North Carolina Science Festival.

You will observe a variety of celestial objects including Jupiter and its moons, multiple star systems, nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies. In addition, we will have a few educational activities for adults, teens and children that will show you many exciting aspects of how to use a telescope beyond just looking through the eyepiece. You will make a star clock to tell time with the night sky, learn how to use stars for navigation with just your hands and eyes, and more!

In case of rain or poor viewing conditions, the event will be held Saturday, April 9. Check our webpage before coming.