Illinois Dark Skies Star Party

Hosted by the Sangamon Astronomical Society

Sept. 18, 19, 20, 2025

Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area

The Illinois Dark Skies Star Party will be held at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, 25 miles Northwest of Springfield, Illinois. 

The group campgrounds at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area are the host location. Plenty of room, covered pavilions and restrooms. There is also an adjacent family campground should you wish to stay there and walk or drive over to the start party site.

To familiarize yourself with the site, check out the maps at our club website: https://sas-sky.org/maps/

The registration form, shirt design, refund policy and form are here.