N.C. Science Festival Statewide Star Party: Is Anyone Out There?
Saturday, April 21, 2018
8:30 - 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. - midnight
Appalachian State University’s Dark Sky Observatory is hosting an event as part of the North Carolina Science Festival's Statewide Star Party. The 32-inch telescope at the observatory will be used to view the first quarter Moon, stars, star clusters and galaxies. There will also be indoor, hands-on activities related to the exploration for life on other planets.
The event will be divided into two sessions, one from 8:30 - 10 p.m. and the other 10:30 p.m. - midnight. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children and $5 for Appalachian students. Tickets are available at our Webconnex ticketing site.
For more information, visit the public access page on the Dark Sky Observatory site. For information regarding the Statewide Star Party events, visit: https://www.ncsciencefestival.org/starparty.
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About the Dark Sky Observatory
Appalachian State University's Dark Sky Observatory is the research facility used by faculty and their students to conduct observational research in astrophysics. It is equipped with four telescopes, each used regularly for CCD imaging and photometry, with spectrographic instrumentation also available at the 32-inch. Established in 1981, the observatory is located about 20 miles northeast of Boone at an elevation of a kilometer. Far from major cities, its dark skies provide a good setting for digital imaging and spectroscopy done in stellar and solar system research projects.
About the Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy’s curriculum has an applied nature that includes a core of fundamental physics courses and laboratory experiences. The department prepares graduates for a variety of scientific, teaching or engineering professions, as well as future educational endeavors. Learn more at https://physics.appstate.edu.
By: Howell Keiser
April 19, 2018
BOONE, N.C.
Is Anyone Out There?
Is Anyone Out There?