Event

Dozens of amateur astronomers, astronomy enthusiasts, and families will gather at Camp Cullom for immersion in the hobby and camaraderie of astronomy at the 22nd Indiana Family Star Party.

 

This is a regional family-oriented star party sponsored by the Wabash Valley Astronomical Society, Indiana Astronomical Society, and Muncie Astronomy Club.  The public is invited to attend on Juky 25-26.  Full-event registrants may arrive and camp as early as Tuesday, July 22, for additional observinig time.  The event ends at noon on Sunday, July 27.

The constllation-finding program, Sky Trekker, will start at 8:00 p.m. on Friday.  Astronomy-related presentations take place on Saturday afternoon.  Stargazing occurs every night of the event, weather permitting.

See https://indianastars.com/starparty/ for more information.

Indiana Family Star Party

Date: Tuesday, July 22 - Sunday, July 27, 2025

Time: 3 p.m. - noon Eastern

Location: Prairie Grass Observatory
6815 W. County Road 200 N
Frankfort, IN 46041

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Location Details

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 9/6/2025
7 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. Eastern
Regular Open Meeting West Lafayette Observatory
600 Cumberland Ave.
West Lafayette, IN
Sat 9/6/2025
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern
Stargazing Open House West Lafayette Observatory
600 Cumberland Ave.
West Lafayette, IN
Sat 10/4/2025
7 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. Eastern
Regular Open Meeting West Lafayette Observatory
600 Cumberland Ave.
West Lafayette, IN
Sat 10/4/2025
8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern
Stargazing Open House West Lafayette Observatory
600 Cumberland Ave.
West Lafayette, IN