Star Party at Fort Belmont
Sat, Apr 11
|Fort Belmont
Explore the night sky with Minnesota West Physics Professor Paul Seifert! Telescopes will be set up by the fort’s stockade for a clear view of planets, constellations, and more. Bring your curiosity—Paul will host a Q&A to answer your astronomy questions. Free event, donations welcome!
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fort Belmont, 217 Belmont St, Jackson, MN 56143, USA
About the event
Join us for a special spring evening under the stars just outside the stockade walls at Fort Belmont! ✨
We’re excited to welcome Minnesota West Physics Professor Paul Seifert, who will guide guests through the night sky with telescopes and a live Q&A session. We’ll explore constellations, planets, and deep-sky objects, and you’re encouraged to bring your curiosity — and your questions!
🔭 Telescopes will be available, and guests are welcome to bring their own equipment if they wish.
📍 Parking at the museum
☁️ Rescheduled in case of inclement weather
💫 Free admission • Donations welcome