Bay Area Star Party - Oakland

Take a tour of the night sky with our regional star party at over 10 different sites across the Bay Area. Colleges, schools, observatories and science centers around the Bay Area will be open for a special evening of astronomical fun.

No telescope, no problem! Both professional and amateur astronomers will be on hand to offer telescope viewing and observing tips.

If the sky is cloudy, many sites will still offer indoor astronomy activities. Some institutions will also have astronomy talks and events that evening, regardless of the weather. Join us for a stellar evening.

Party with the stars at Chabot Space & Science Center! Visit the observatory deck to gaze through our large telescopes, free-standing 'scopes, and tour our domes. On the inside, enjoy music, drinks, a café conversation on Maya astronomy with author Jeanine Kitchel, a live planetarium show, and a human constellation scramble where you are the stars! 6pm-10pm (Center open 10am-10pm); All activities included with general admission.