Green Bank Star Quest XXII

Optical "Star Party" & Conference   (July  28-31, 2027)

 

Presented by:

The Central Appalachian Astronomy Club

 

 

 

Science Center Atrium

 

Green Bank observatory is home to the GBT, the world's-largest steerable radio telescope!

 

Observing / Campsite field

 

Bunkhouse

 

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park is a local attraction nearby.

 

Star Quest is a 4-day optical and radio amateur astronomy event,  July 28-31, 2027

 ... held at the great dark sky site of the Green Bank Observatory. We have interesting and informational lectures and classes all four days of the event and Keynote Speakers each evening.  Observing right from your campsite. There are showers and toilets down by the observing field and additional showers and toilets in the bunkhouse. We are planning rocket launches for adults and children, with other fun activities also planned for the children. If you register for the full four-day event and are camping, you can come in on Tuesday evening and get set up, then just go to the registration desk on Wednesday morning to check in.

 

 SEE THE 2026 YEAR'S SCHEDULE

for a sample of our extensive talks and activities.

All the information on our daytime and evening presentations, along with other important information in one place.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SCHEDULE

If you would like to donate a science or astronomy related prize for our raffle for Star Quest, it would be greatly appreciated. The raffle is always a lot of fun and proceeds help fund the next year's event.  Contact Vice President - John Taylor: 304-265-5514 

Click Here for Registration 

The registration fee includes camping and being able to attend all talks and activities for the four-day event.

This website and the Star Quest Facebook page will be updated with new information as it becomes available, or call 304-265-5514