🔭🌌 FREE PUBLIC STAR PARTY🌌🔭
at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park!
Join TriState Astronomers (TSA) and the National Park Service for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the night sky!
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Near the Murphy-Chambers Farm House
123 Murphy Road, Harpers Ferry, WV
✨ What will we see?
Come explore the universe through a variety of telescopes operated by friendly TSA volunteers! Depending on sky conditions and visibility, our targets may include:
🪐 Saturn and its magnificent rings
🌌 Galaxies far beyond our Milky Way
✨ Glowing nebulae and star clusters
🔭 And other fascinating sights in the night sky!
We'll have traditional telescopes—including refractors, reflectors, and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes—as well as modern smart telescopes that use technology to capture amazing views of the universe.
Whether you're an experienced stargazer or have never looked through a telescope, you're welcome! Bring your curiosity, ask questions, and discover just how enjoyable and accessible amateur astronomy can be.
🎟️ FREE admission! Fun for all ages!
📍 Where to find us: We'll be set up near the historic Murphy-Chambers Farm House at 123 Murphy Road in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
☁️ Weather dependent: The event will be canceled if cloudy skies prevent observing. Before traveling, please check the TriState Astronomers website, TSA Facebook page, and social media for cancellation updates.
Come spend an evening under the stars with us!
TriState Astronomers — Sharing the Wonders of Astronomy. 🔭✨
