Star Party

Return to the nightscape of our Heritage Trails this spring with Stratford Astronomy Group's Star Party event. Engage with some experts and their digital telescopes to learn about the twinkle behind our celestial world. Trade in your sunglasses for some nightshades and get a closer look at what illuminates our skies. Program includes the use of astronomy equipment courtesy of the Stratford Astronomy Group - weather pending. This is for all ages and galaxy goer interests! 

This program is a unique opportunity to experience three informative seminars from Stratford Astronomy Group (SAG) members who will enlighten you on various aspects of the universe. You will have the opportunity to ask pertinent questions and then we move outside to view the sky with various telescopes and binoculars that SAG members have set up. You will be able to see the moon as well as a number of “deep sky” objects (star clusters, galaxies, star nurseries, and much more). It’s like time travel as the light you see was emitted from some of these objects tens of millions years ago.

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Supplies: All Included or you are welcome to bring your own astronomy equipment

Price: $10.00 plus tax per person or $30.00 plus tax for a family of four or less (call 519-393-5311 to inquire about the family offer) - includes the Star Party program, regular admission to the museum, and light refreshments that evening. Youth 6 and under get in free. 

Location: Stratford Perth Museum at our Indoor and Outdoor Theatre

Presenters: The Stratford Astronomy Group

The Stratford Astronomy Group has been in existence since October 20,1999. We are an informal group of night sky enthusiasts from different backgrounds with fascination at looking up to the stars. We do not have a group membership. All are welcome to join us at our monthly meeting and our sky-viewing events. Our group provides the community with an opportunity to learn more about the heaven’s above.