The Triad Starfest, *Tri*Star* for short, is a conference of astronomers of all types, from novice to professional, for a full day of presentations, displays, and observing. The event allows astronomy enthusiasts to share ideas, learn about a range of astronomical topics, get together with old friends, and make new ones. The event will draw astronomers from North Carolina and surrounding states. 

*Tri*Star* is free and open to anyone with an interest in astronomy. There is a change in venue for this year’s edition of *Tri*Star*.  Becaise of ongoing renovation at GTCC, our traditional space in the Applied Technologies Center is not available, so we are shifting across campus to the Koury Hospitality Careers Center, site of our annual Jo Cline Memorial Lecture in the fall. 

In addition to Saturday’s agenda, *Tri*Star* always includes a special Friday evening presentation held in the Koury Auditorium (the same location as Saturday’s activities), at 7:00 p.m., with Cline Observatory open for observing after the talk, weather permitting. Our 2019 featured speaker will be Stella Kafka, Director of the American Association of Variable Star Observers.  Details about the Friday lecture and the Saturday presentation will be posted soon to the TriStar website.


Note: In case inclement weather causes the Jamestown Campus of GTCC to be closed on the date of *Tri*Star*, please monitor campus status before coming to GTCC. Information is available at the GTCC web page, on Twitter, or by dialing the GTCC switchboard at (336) 334-4822.