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Virtual Star Party

The next UIS virtual Star Party is 9-10 pm on Friday July 9. Everyone is invited to join us via Zoom for this free event. We will share what is up in the sky, answer live questions and, if weather permits, live views through the telescope.

Click the button below to join us at the time of the event.

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The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield's long-standing Star Parties have gone online, for now, to accommodate safe social distancing of participants.

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The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield’s popular star parties are returning as virtual events this spring and summer. The Astronomy-Physics Program is planning six virtual star parties at 7 p.m. March 12, 8 p.m. April 9, 8:30 p.m. May 14, June 11 and Aug. 12 and 9 p.m. July 9. 

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The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield Observatory is holding a virtual Star Party for the great conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn from 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21.

Participants can learn more and watch the virtual start party on Zoom by accessing the link at .