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A large group of people on the roof of UIS Brookens Library at night with red lights.
Aug 25, 2025
UIS Friday Night Star Parties return after Labor Day
The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Friday Night Star Parties will resume the Friday after Labor Day and run through the end of October. The…
A photo of the Perseid meteor shower
Jul 29, 2025
UIS to co-host a star party viewing of the Perseid meteor shower at Lincoln Memorial Garden
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy Program, Lincoln Memorial Garden and the Sangamon Astronomical Society will host a special star party…
Two people using a telescope to stargaze in a field at night under a star-filled sky.
Apr 23, 2025
UIS to celebrate National Astronomy Day and host accessible stargazing event May 3-4
The University of Illinois Springfield Astronomy-Physics Program will host two astronomy events the weekend of May 3-4, offering the public an opportunity to…
A large group of people on the roof of UIS Brookens Library at night with red lights.
Feb 24, 2025
UIS Friday Night Star Parties return this spring
The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Star Parties will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. on March 7 and April 4, weather permitting, at the UIS Campus…
A crowd of people on the roof of Brookens Library for a Star Party.
Aug 29, 2024
UIS Friday Night Star Parties return after Labor Day
The University of Illinois Springfield’s popular Friday Night Star Parties will resume the Friday after Labor Day and run through the end of October. The…
People gather for a Star Party on the roof of Brookens Library at night.
Feb 12, 2024
UIS Astronomy-Physics program invites the public to attend Friday Night Star Parties
The University of Illinois Springfield’s Astronomy-Physics program is giving the public three unique opportunities to explore and learn about the wonders of…