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First Friday Star Party at MTSU in Murfreesboro

Date
Friday, December 4, 2026
Time
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue
WPS 102, Wiser-Patten Science Building, MTSU
1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Cost
Free
Organizer
MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy
Official source
Organizer's page

When and where is the First Friday Star Party at MTSU in Murfreesboro?

The First Friday Star Party at MTSU takes place on December 4, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It starts at 6:30 PM and runs until 8:30 PM. It is held at WPS 102, Wiser-Patten Science Building, MTSU, 1301 E Main St. Admission is free. Details come from the event organizer, so confirm any last-minute changes with them before you go.

About This Event

MTSU's Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts its free First Friday Star Party with a public lecture, "TBD by Public Choice" by Dr. Irina Perevalova, followed by telescope observing if the sky is clear. The lecture runs 30 to 45 minutes in WPS 102. Parking is not ticketed after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays in the Judd-Sims or Library lots on the north side of Alumni Drive.

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Getting There

WPS 102, Wiser-Patten Science Building, MTSU, 1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is First Friday Star Party at MTSU?

First Friday Star Party at MTSU takes place on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. All times are Central Time.

Where is First Friday Star Party at MTSU held?

First Friday Star Party at MTSU is held at WPS 102, Wiser-Patten Science Building, MTSU, 1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132.

How much does First Friday Star Party at MTSU cost?

First Friday Star Party at MTSU is free to attend.

Who organizes First Friday Star Party at MTSU?

First Friday Star Party at MTSU is organized by MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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Date, Time & Location

Date
Friday, December 4, 2026
Time
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
WPS 102, Wiser-Patten Science Building, MTSU
1301 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Free Event

Contact Information

MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy

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