The idea of a star party is not new and allegedly goes back at least as far as George III of the United Kingdom, who was passionately interested in astronomy and mathematics.On nights when poor weather blocked the view of the real stars and planets, attendants are said to have hung paper lanterns marked with drawings in the trees around the royal palace to provide something else for the King and his guests to spot through their telescopes.

Annual Sri Lankan Star Party is organized by "ANANDA COLLEGE ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION" together with the "ASTRONOMY SOCIETY OF MAHAMAYA GIRLS COLLEGE KANDY"!This event is mainly targeted for amateur astronomy societies of schools & universities in the island.
Observation Skills and knowledge on observation Astronomy is evaluated at this event and The prestigious Star Party Challenge trophy is awarded to the team gathering highest overall marks.

Skylk is proud to be the official Online media partner for this prestigious event which will be held on 25th September at the University of Peradeniya,Kandy Sri Lanka.

Registration for the event is now underway please use the online submission system to register your school/institution.

Rules and Regulations can be found here.