Spend a night exploring the sky at a statewide star party. With nineteen locations hosting an event, look for one close to you to attend!
My husband is very interested in all things celestial. He’s the guy that will set an alarm to be sure he’s awake to see a lunar eclipse, and he’ll wake up the kids, too. There is so much to see in the sky!
The Bell Museum is hosting its 2023 Statewide Star Party Thursday, August 10 – Saturday, August 12, 2023 to coincide with the peaking of the Perseids Meteor Shower. Thousands of Minnesotans will be participating at sites across the state observing the sky and engaging in hands-on astronomy activities.
This year’s star party theme is “Astronomy for All”. Star parties empower the astronomer within all of us. Whether stargazing with binoculars, using the stars to guide sea navigation, or applying the laws of astrophysics, there are entry points for all ages, all abilities, and all perspectives to share in the joys and wonders of our deep skies.
A star party is a public gathering of astronomy enthusiasts coming together to share their love of the skies through a community event that leads guests through amateur sky watching and other interactive astronomy activities. All of the events are family-friendly and include free outdoor sky watching and activities.
You can, of course, visit the Bell Museum for their in-person Star Party. It’s happening Friday, August 11 from 9:30 – 11 pm (register HERE).
But if the Bell Museum isn’t convenient for you, there are events happening at nineteen locations across the state – check the event website to find a location near you.
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy!
Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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