UIS Star Parties

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80% of $500 goal
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2025 UIS Day of Giving
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About

The UIS Astronomy Observatory works to encourage interest in astronomy and science in central Illinois through outreach and family friendly programming.

Your gifts will help purchase equipment for students to learn about astrophotography and other telescope and video equipment to enhance the public experience at Star Parties, the campus Space & Astronomy interest group, and other events with community partners.


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Friends icon12%Friends
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