The Astronomical Society of Sabaragamuwa University (ASSUSL) proposes to host the 1^st  National Star Party – 2026, a large-scale astronomy outreach and educational event to be held in July 2026 at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (SUSL). This event will be conducted by the Arthur C. Clarke Institute in collaboration with Department of Physical sciences & Technology of Applied Science Faculty in SUSL and relevant national partners, with the long-term vision of establishing this event as the largest  annual national-level astronomy event in Sri Lanka.

The proposed event aligns with ASSUSL’s core mission of promoting astronomy, astrophysics, and space science among school students, university students, and the general public through hands-on learning, observation-based activities, and creative scientific engagement.

The main objectives of the event are:

• To popularize astronomy and space science among school students, university students, and the general public.
• To provide hands-on experience in solar and night-sky observations using astronomical instruments.
• To encourage creativity and innovation in astronomy through competitions and interactive activities.
• To strengthen collaboration between universities, research institutions, and professional bodies in astronomy and space science.
• To establish the Star Party as an annual national outreach program led by ASSUSL.

Please use the following links to access the relevant registration forms for the National Star Party 2026.

1). Student registration form for drawing competition:
Form for Drawing Competition

2). Applicant registration form for the observation camp:
Form for Observation Camp

3). චිත්‍ර ඇඳීමේ තරඟය සඳහා සිසුන් ලියාපදිංචි කිරීමේ පෝරමය:
චිත්‍ර ඇඳීමේ තරඟය සඳහා පෝරමය

4). නිරීක්ෂණ කඳවුර සඳහා අයදුම්කරුවන් ලියාපදිංචි කිරීමේ පෝරමය:
නිරීක්ෂණ කඳවුර සඳහා පෝරමය