Star Party

The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau in partnership with Western Carolina University’s Department of Chemistry and Physics, will host a free evening telescope viewing party at Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau Campus in Cashiers on Friday, April 24th, beginning at 7:30 pm. Astronomy faculty from WCU will be on hand with telescopes to show the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, star clusters and galaxies. They will also teach how to identify spring constellations and lead activities for children.

Dress warmly! NOTE: In case of bad weather or overcast skies, the viewing will be postponed to Saturday, April 25th at the same time and location. The event is part of the 2026 North Carolina Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party, and it is free and open to the public.

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