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CANCELED: February Star Party
Friday | February 24, 2023 | 7:30 pm–9:00 pm
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Due to weather and road conditions, we are canceling the February 24 Star Party.
Recommended for all ages
Join us for our next in-person Star Party! Out on our Big Rivers Plaza, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe the Moon and our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium.
Planetarium Show: Your Sky Tonight
Showtimes: 7:40, 8:10, 8:40
Registration is requested to receive communications regarding this event through Eventbrite.
FAQs
What is a Star Party?
A Star Party is an evening of astronomical celebration, exploration, and fun. At a Star Party, you’ll find hands-on activities and demonstrations from Bell educators and community partners throughout the museum. If there are clear skies, you will be able to look through high-powered telescopes at astronomical objects. Additionally, there are typically free planetarium shows that are offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. Oftentimes, Star Parties have special themes or topics.
What time should I be there?
There is no official “start” to the party—you can drop in anytime during the window of time listed above.
Will there be planetarium shows?
Yes, these planetarium shows are free and offered on a first-come-first-serve basis. This month’s show is Your Sky Tonight.
PLEASE NOTE: Your EventBrite registration is not a planetarium show ticket. You can retrieve a planetarium ticket from the front desk at the Star Party.
Is the event weather dependent?
The event is rain or shine, however, the telescopes are not. If there is rain or cloudy skies, there will not be telescopes outside—but there will be plenty to see inside the museum!
Will this event also be offered virtually?
This event is only offered in-person and not virtually. If you are looking for virtual astronomy content, you can check out some of our pre-recorded Virtual Star Parties on our YouTube channel!