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Public Events
The St Louis Astronomical Society hosts more than 100 free public star parties at many locations throughout the greater St Louis area. These star parties typically start at dusk and end before midnight. The following lists just a few of the locations where our star parties are held. Please consult our Calendar for the next Star party near you!
Saint Louis Science Center - SLAS has longstanding partnership with the St. Louis Science Center to hosts public viewing sessions. Viewing sessions are typically held on the first Friday of each month next to the McDonnell Planetarium. A free Planetarium program precedes the start of the star party. For more information about these events, call 314-289-4453 or visit the Science Center website at www.slsc.org
Public Libraries - As part of the Library Telescope program, SLAS routinely hosts star parties in metro St. Louis areas.
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial “Under the Arch” - Star parties are held on the grounds directly under the Gateway Arch in conjunction with the free “Gateway to the Stars” National Park Service program.
Francis Park - Star parties are typically scheduled on dates near the 1st quarter Moon.
Babler State Park - Star parties are sponsored by Babler State Park. SLAS hosts a Spring and Fall Star party in the darker skies of western St Louis County.
Private Events
SLAS conducts educational star parties for schools and organizations. To request a star party for your organization or event, please visit Request a Star Party.