Star Parties

Spring Star Party (04/19)

jmart5 — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:18:09 +0000

Spring Star Party (04/19) jmart5 Thu, 02/01/2024 - 23:18

The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host a Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on April 19, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

The UIS Campus Observatory is on the roof of Brookens Library, accessible through a door labeled "Observatory" on the southeast corner of the building. If you are at the front of the library facing the UIS Fountain and Sangamon Auditorium, put your left hand on the wall of the library building and walk about a third of the way around the outside of the building to the Observatory entrance. Be prepared for four flights of stairs to reach the observatory on the roof.

The event is weather dependent and may be called for clouds or rain. Call 217/206-8342 on the evening of the event or check our Twitter feed (@UISObservatory) or Dr Martin's Instagram for weather information.

This Star Party is free and open for everyone. Guests will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.

When

Fri, Apr 19 2024, 8 - 10pm

Location

UIS Campus Observatory

Event Type

Campus

Star Parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics

Spring Star Party (03/15)

jmart5 — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:15:11 +0000

Spring Star Party (03/15) jmart5 Thu, 02/01/2024 - 23:15

The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host a Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on March 15, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

This Star Party is free and open for everyone. Guests will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.

When

Fri, Mar 15 2024, 8 - 10pm

Location

UIS Campus Observatory

Event Type

Campus

Star Parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics

Spring Star Party (02/16)

jmart5 — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 05:11:11 +0000

Spring Star Party (02/16) jmart5 Thu, 02/01/2024 - 23:11

The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host a Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on February 16, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Right now the weather forecast for Friday is marginal. If we have clouds or accumulated snow we will cancel. We will wait until this afternoon to decide. If we cancel, notice will be posted no later than 6 pm on Dr. Martin’s Instagram and as a phone message at 217/206-8342.

This Star Party is free and open for everyone. Guests will be admitted on a first come first serve basis.

When

Fri, Feb 16 2024, 7 - 9pm

Location

UIS Campus Observatory

Event Type

Campus

Star Parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics

After Work Moon Viewing

jmart5 — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:55:44 +0000

After Work Moon Viewing jmart5 Fri, 01/05/2024 - 10:55

This event has been *cancelled* for clouds and weather.

Join us at the Campus Observatory after work to view the Moon through the 16-inch telescope. The event is weather permitting and may be cancelled if it is too cloudy or inclement weather.

Check @SPIAstroGuy on Instagram for updates.

For this event enter the Campus Observatory through the landing on the 5th floor of Brookens Library. Enter on the main level of the library itself and take the elevator (in the library) or the main stair case up to the 5th floor landing. The entrance to the Campus Observatory is a marked door by the elevator.

When

Thu, Jan 18 2024, 5 - 6pm

Location

UIS Campus Observatory

Event Type

Star Parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics

Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party

jmart5 — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:00:33 +0000

Partial Solar Eclipse Watch Party jmart5 Mon, 10/02/2023 - 11:00

Join us at the UIS Colonnade on Saturday, October 14 between 11am - 1pm to view a partial solar eclipse.

Between 11 am - 1 pm the Moon will pass between the Earth and the Sun. In central Illinois we will see the Sun gradually covered by the Moon with maximum coverage (about 60%) occurring just before noon.

We will be distributing FREE eclipse viewing glasses, helping people make pin-hole cameras, and sharing views through our solar telescope. Everyone is welcome.

In case of solid clouds or rain the event will be cancelled. But if there is a chance of seeing the Sun we will be out there to share.

For information contact John Martin.

When

Sat, Oct 14 2023, 11am - 1pm

Location

UIS Colonnade (UIS Fountain)

Event Type

Star Parties

fall star parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics

Friday Night Star Party (10/27)

jmart5 — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:45:30 +0000

Friday Night Star Party (10/27) jmart5 Tue, 08/22/2023 - 08:45

The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on October 27, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Star Parties are free and open for everyone but pre-registration is encouraged. Please pre-register in advance to reserve your spot and receive messages about changes in program due to weather. Late registration will be available at the door as space allows.

Pr-registration is open right now for Friday Night Star Parties in October 2023.

Pre-Register to Attend a October Star Party

When

Fri, Oct 27 2023, 8 - 10pm

Location

UIS Campus Observatory

Event Type

Star Parties

fall star parties

Department

Astronomy and Physics