Experience the wonder of the night sky with your family at Appalachian State’s Dark Sky Observatory! Located about 45 minutes from campus, this special drop-in event is open exclusively to Family Weekend guests. Transportation is not provided, so please plan accordingly. Explore stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through professional-grade telescopes guided by App State’s astronomy experts. With a bright moon lighting the evening, there’s no need to bring a flashlight or any equipment, just a sense of curiosity! Registration for this event is free, but required. Registering helps us keep you informed in case of event updates or inclement weather. We will communicate with you via email before the event. This is a drop-in experience, open exclusively to Family Weekend guests. This event is not open to the public.