On the night of Friday, September 30th, the UIS Observatory held its 4th Star Party of the semester. In the night sky, that night was Jupiter, Saturn, and a waxing crescent moon. The observatory will continue holding Star Parties throughout October. Learn more about them here: https://www.uis.edu/astronomy-physics/star-parties/fall-star-parties
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![Mars photos and other planet posters on the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy](https://uisobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0007-900x600.jpg)
![Star party attendees looking through the 12-inch telescopes - the telescope will automatically map the sky to find the specific object you're looking for. It was donated to the college and cost roughly $10,000. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy](https://uisobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0022-900x600.jpg)
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![Why the red lights? Red is one color that allows people to see while not interfering with the night sky view. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy](https://uisobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0014-900x600.jpg)
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