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Star parties have become increasingly popular as amateur astronomers across the globe have found great pleasure in socializing and meeting fellow star gazing enthusiaists. Star Parties are also a fantastic thing to do for the whole family! But just what are Star Parties anyway?
Star Parties usually entail gatherings of sky-watching hobbyist (and sometimes professionals) that like to share their love for astronomy and well, parties. Amateur astronomers are often seen as being reclusive individuals. But not the attendees of these parties-these are folk who like to discuss, learn and observe the stars with others while having a good time! While Star Parties still tend to be a quieter kind of party, they are often geared towards families and usually have fun and educational activities to help inspire young, budding astronomers.
Star Parties are held all over the world under clear skies and some are so massive that they last up to a week and attract people from all over the world. Many are held at large campgrounds so people can make new friends while camping under the stars.
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