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Who is behind the Acton Star Party?

There are many groups involved...

  • the Acton Outdoor Lighting Education Committee (OLEC)
  • Acton PIP
  • Acton Recreation Department
  • Acton Conservation Trust
  • Acton-Boxboro Regional High School Astronomy Club
  • Acton Board of Selectmen

We also organize the Acton 4th Grade Star Party every Spring and couldn't do it without the help of:

  • Acton PIP - Acton PIP (Parent Involvement Project) is a group of parents, educators, and community partners working together to offer math, science, and technology enrichment activities for students and their families [learn more]

  • ATMoB - The Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston, Inc.(ATMoB) is an astronomy club devoted to observing and studying the heavens and telescope making. It was originally established in 1934 and is now one of the oldest and largest general interest astronomy clubs in the nation.