STAR PARTIES

January 25th, February 22nd, March 22nd at 6:30pm
April 11th, 6pm-10pm, Open House, April 12th, 3pm-7pm, Open House
May 3rd, 17th, 31st at 7:30pm
June 14th, 28th at 7:30pm
July 5th,12th,19th,26th at 7:30pm
August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th at 7:30pm
September 13th 7:30pm, October 25th at 6:30pm
November 15th, and December 20th at 6:30pm

We’re afraid so. Our Star Parties are limited to 200 guests per event, so we use a ticketing system to keep track of the numbers.

Tickets are free but often all go within a few days of becoming available.

Tickets are generally available on the events calendar for each event 12 days prior to each event on Monday at 5pm.

We do this because when we started, people grabbed all the tickets for the entire summer right at the beginning, so this system gives more chances for people to be able to attend.

Following a 100+ year old tradition, attendance at star parties is free of charge, But we do offer the option to make a donation to help us make the site available to the public

We allow you to get 4 tickets at a time to improve the accessibility of the free event.

Email us at info@centreoftheuniverse.org with your name and number of tickets you wish to release.

Yes, whenever the weather is good enough and, of course, the sky is dark enough

Our events go on rain or shine. There’s plenty to do at the Centre fo the Universe even when we can’t view through the telescopes, such as catching a talk designed for the general public, or a planetarium show

Star Parties are for all ages!

We offer a children’s programming portion in the first hour of the evening which includes a presentation in the auditorium, followed by a tour of the Observatory aimed for younger ages.

Our general programming includes a speaker, and tours of the Observatory which include more technical information.

Ongoing activities such as the planetarium shows and side-walk astronomers are for all ages.