October Star Party

About this event

Recommended for all ages Join us at the Bell for our next star party! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium and you can explore different hands-on activities. At this star party, we’ll be exploring the world of Roman — NASA’s next space telescope that will investigate dark energy, exoplanets, and more! The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is slated to launch in late summer 2026 — if all goes well, we might even have initial data from it! Registration is requested to receive updates regarding this event through Eventbrite. PLEASE NOTE: Your Eventbrite registration is not a planetarium show ticket. You can retrieve a planetarium ticket from the front desk at the Star Party. Registration coming soon! Parking Paid surface lot parking, managed by UMN Parking & Transportation Services, is available with an entrance off of Larpenteur Ave. The daily rate is $6. Note: The parking fee is waived for any vehicle in the lot under 10 minutes. Pay stations only accept credit cards. A complimentary, accessible shuttle will be traveling between these off-site locations and the Bell entrance. UMN Lot #171 1532 Cleveland Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Shuttle will pick up on the corner of Cleveland and Dudley UMN Lot #175 2067 Dudley Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Shuttle will pick up on the corner of Cleveland and Dudley The Bell Museum is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to offer multiple services or resources detailed at the link below. For additional information or to request an accommodation, please contact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or bellaccess@umn.edu. Museum Accommodations FAQs What is a Star Party? A Star Party is an evening of astronomical celebration, exploration, and fun. At a Star Party, you’ll find hands-on…

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