2025 SolarSTEAM National Star Party
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The second annual SolarSTEAM National Star Party will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Anchored at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the star party will feature a YouTube Live stream of engaging activities and conversation throughout the evening. Details to be announced summer, 2025. To get an idea of what the evening will be like, check out the info on the 2024 National Star Party is below.
Join the SolarSTEAM National Star Party
Explore the wonders of our solar system and embark on a journey through the heliosphere and NASA heliophysics missions. Join SolarSTEAM on YouTube Live @NASASolarSTEAM for an evening of engaging activities and conversation.
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time
7:00pm – 10:00pm EDT / 6:00pm – 9:00pm CDT
Location
Join us online via YouTube Live @NASASolarSTEAM or in-person at a partner event near you. Check our map for in person event locations.
Featured Activities
The SolarSTEAM National Star Party will feature a range of activities you can do on your own or with the guidance of scientists and astronomers during the national star party Youtube Live event. Activity details available here.
- Sound Cone
- Crater Creation
- Earth and Moon Scale Model
- Constellation Projectors
- Constellation Finders
- Build a Star Wheel
- Build a Quadrant
- Making Sundials
- Build a Star Clock
- Sun Prints
- Making a Comet
How to Participate in the Star Party
Step 1: Register
Be part of the national star party. Whether you are hosting a small back yard family gathering or a large community event, let us know by registering your public or private event.
Step 2: Prepare
Review activities ahead of time. You can do activities on your own or with the show hosts during the event.
Step 3: Join the Event
Join the event on YouTube Live @NASASolarSTEAM or attend in person at a public event.