Maine State Star Party - August 9-11 at Cobscook Bay State Park

Division / Program: Parks and Lands

Date: August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Location: Cobscook Bay State Park, 40 S. Edmunds Road, Dennysville, ME 04628
State Park: Cobscook Bay
Event Type: Nature Exploration, Special Event

Founded in 2006 as an effort to bring together the Maine stargazing community and all those with a passion for astronomy, the Maine State Star Party is a free-to-the-public annual gathering of astronomers across the state and the greater New England area. This event is open to astronomers of all levels. There is a shared free camping space, scopes for free viewing, trivia, games, and prizes for all ages, and more! See the attached flyer for the schedule of events.

Contact Name: Charlie Sawyer, President Downeast Amateur Astronomers
Contact Email: csawyer7@roadrunner.com
Cost: Free with park admission: Day use: $1.00 ages 5-11, $4.00 Maine residents age 12-64, $6.00 non residents age 12-64, $2.00 non residents 65+; persons under 5 & Maine residents 65+ free
Co-Sponsor: Downeast Amateur Astronomers

Related Documents: Maine State Star Party flyer and schedule. (PDF