Our Crystal Coast Star Party 2024, offers favorite activities from previous star parties and a night devoted to learning about astrophotography. Crystal Coast Stargazers, Cape Lookout National Seashore and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center are co-hosting the Star Party on Harkers Island, NC — May 3 & 4. Take a look at our schedule of events!
Registration now open!!!
Schedule of Events
Friday, May 3
4:00 ASIAIR Astrophotography Workshop
Dr. Robert Harrison, NASA Solar System Ambassador
(There will be hand-on assistance after the workshop in the area designated on the observing field for astrophotographers.)
7:00 Starlight Cruise
Island Express Ferry Service
7:30 Public Stargazing
Stargazing field behind the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center
Saturday, May 4
1:00 Astronomy Activities for Kids
State Ranger Paul Terry & Crystal Coast Stargazers
4:00 Artemis: Returning to the Moon – Preparing for Mars
Ray Lundquist, System Engineer, Artemis Mission
7:00 Starlight Cruise
Island Express Ferry Service
7:30 Public Stargazing
Stargazing field behind the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center
All events are free except for the starlight cruises. Speaker/presentations will be in the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum Education Hall (museum is adjacent to the park). Astronomy activities for kids will be held inside and out of the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor Center.
Starlight cruises are by reservation only. Ferry passengers will disembark for a laser pointed tour of the night sky by a NASA Solar System Ambassador.
For reservations call—252-728-7433
Cruise tickets: Adults—$29.00, children (3-11) — $17.00.
Note: Ferry cruises and stargazing are weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, there will be astronomy programs/presentations inside.
Event Contacts:
Nate Toering, Cape Lookout National Seashore
Nathaniel_Toering@nps.gov
252-838-8909
Vermadel Nienstedt, Crystal Coast Stargazers
vermadel@embarqmail.com
803-608-9713
Event Hosts:
Event Sponsors:
To learn more about our other Hosts and Sponsors be sure to visit their website.
Cape Lookout National Seashore
Crystal Coast Tourism Authority
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
Island Express Ferry Service
Carteret County Chamber of Commerce
Crystal Coast Stargazers 