Winter Star Party

Join hundreds of astronomers from around the world under the pristine dark skies of the Florida Keys for SCAS's flagship annual event.

WSP 2027

Registration: October 1, 2026 – February 5, 2027

Registration is currently closed. Check back soon for updates.
Florida Keys

West Summerland Key
Some of the darkest skies in the eastern US

2025 WSP Wrap up

2024 Wrap-Up

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Check out this article from Sky and Telescope magazine about WSP 2024 written by guest speaker Dr. Mario Motta…

Sky & Telescope Mario Motta

2020 Winter Star Party:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV4N7N5c78o
2023 Winter Star Party
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5eZfLi-esM

PLEASE NOTE, VERY IMPORTANT CHANGE TO THE GLAM TENTS.
 
Tents 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 now accommodate 4 people
2 wooden, full sized (bunk) beds in the main room and 2 metal sets in the smaller side room.
The bunks are numbered as follows: Bunks 3 & 4 are in the main room and are wood. Bunks 1 & 2 are in the small room off to the side of the main room.
Each person will occupy one set of bunk beds. You will sleep in the lower bunk and stow your gear in the upper bunk.
 
Tents 7, 8, and 9 have been changed, still accommodating 4 people but will have only 3 bunks.
Bunk 3 is actually 1 wooden queen size bed set in the main room, to be occupied by couples.
To select bunk 3, 2 guests must be registered and you will automatically be charged for 2 bunks.
 
Kitchen Thirteen 33 has decided to no longer accept pre-orders for their food truck.
This change is part of their effort to simplify operations and provide a more efficient experience for all customers.
Below you will find the menu from last year to use as a sample.
 

Stay tuned to this page and our website for any updates.
If there is anything you need to discuss with us or issues with your registration, please send an email to wsp@scas.org.

From our family to yours, be safe and healthy and we will see you in February.
Thank you again for your patronage.

Sincerely,

Tim Khan, Director
Winter Star Party

Russ Brick, President
Southern Cross Astronomical Society

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