The UIS Astronomy-Physics program will host an in-person Friday Night Star Party the UIS Campus Observatory on September 29, 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. Guests pre-registered for the event will receive information about weather via email.

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.

Pre-registration is open right now for Friday Night Star Parties in September 2023.