FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 27, 2026
Enjoy a night under the stars at App State’s Dark Sky Observatory Sept. 12
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Dark Sky Observatory will host Night Under the Stars on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 8–10 p.m.
This special evening invites guests to explore the observatory, meet App State astronomers and astronomy students, and mingle with fellow astronomy enthusiasts over light hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
Tickets are $150, which includes a $90 donation supporting the Dark Sky Observatory. Purchase tickets by Friday, Sept. 4.
For directions to the Dark Sky Observatory, located about 20 miles northeast of Boone in Wilkes County, visit dso.appstate.edu/public-access.
For questions about the event, contact observatory director Dr. Daniel Caton at ca*****@******te.edu.
