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Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
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UIS Observatory Star Party

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

What was happening in the sky on the night of September 30th, 2022. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Retro planet posters on the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Photos of the moon on the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
UIS Astronomy student adjusting the 10-inch telescope. At this moment, it is pointed at Saturn. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Photo of the moon the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Photo of the moon the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
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Mars photos and other planet posters on the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Mars photos and other planet posters on the UIS Observatory stairwell. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
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
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
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
UIS Astronomy student adjusting the 10-inch telescope. On this particular night, it is pointed at Saturn. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
UIS Astronomy student adjusting the 10-inch telescope. On this particular night, it is pointed at Saturn. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
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
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
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy
Star party attendee looking through the 12-inch telescope - pointed at Messier 13, a star cluster in the constellation of Hercules. Photo Credit: Regina Ivy

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