2026 Spring Star Party Schedule

Doors open at 5:30 P.M., programs begin at 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Sunday, January 25th

Halley's Comet and STS-51L
Bill Floyd, UTC Challenger Center

Sunday, February 1st

Volcanos of the Solar System
Amy Brock-Hon, UTC Professor of Geology

Sunday, February 8th

Once Around Orion: Constellation Lore and Interesting Objects
Richard Clements, Chattanooga State Professor of Environmental Science

Sunday, February 15th

Love in Deep Space: Cosmic Attraction
Steven Kline, Observatory Director

Sunday, February 22nd

Where have the Fireflies Gone? Artificial Light's Impact on Biodiversity
Tommy McElrath, Adjunct Faculty at Covenant College

Sunday, March 1st

What it Looks Like When Stars Die
Steven Kline, Observatory Director

Time Change: Doors open at 6:30 P.M., programs begin at 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

Sunday, March 8th

Sisterhood of the Stars
Lani Chastain, B.S. Physics

Sunday, March 15th and Sunday, March 22nd

No Star Party (UTC Spring Break)

Sunday, March 29th

Geology of the Moon
Amy Brock-Hon, UTC Professor of Geology

Sunday, April 5th

A Field Guide to Meteorites
Jeremy Bramblett, UTC Professor of Geology

Sunday, April 12th

Formation of the Earth: A Story of our Solar System, Asteroids, and Meteor Impacts!
Kevin Hon, UTC Adjunct Professor of Geology

Note: Planetarium shows are also provided each evening with topics highlights current celestial events and constellations in the night sky while also generally supporting the lecture.