Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
July 2024
Jul
3
9:45p
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Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Jul
5
7:00p
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Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
5
9:00p
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Jul
5
9:30p
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Star Party in the Badlands
Big Bend Ranch State Park
The Stars at Night are Big and Bright👏👏👏👏! Join park rangers on a tour across our galactic neighborhood.
Jul
6
7:00p
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"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Jul
6
8:00p
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Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Jul
6
8:00p
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Stargazing 101!
Purtis Creek State Park
Join a ranger to craft a star chart & explore the constellations!
Jul
6
8:30p
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Stories and Stargazing
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Come share the sight of the stars and a few stories mankind has told about them through the years.
Jul
6
9:00p
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Jul
6
9:00p
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Star Walk
Copper Breaks State Park
Observe the stars and planets through a telescope at Copper Breaks.
Jul
6
9:30p
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Star Party!
South Llano River State Park
Come look through a telescope, find constellations, and more!
Jul
10
9:45p
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Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
Jul
11
9:30p
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Jul
13
7:00p
End Date
"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Jul
13
8:00p
End Date
Exploration Station: the Moon
Guadalupe River State Park
Come learn about the moon prior to the Star Party!
Jul
13
8:45p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Jul
13
9:00p
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Stargazing the Texas Night Sky
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
“The stars at night are big and bright …” Learn more about one of Texas’ best natural resources – the night sky.
Jul
19
8:30p
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Moon Gazing
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Look at Luna with the park staff and our special guest astronomer!
Jul
20
7:00p
End Date
"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Jul
20
8:00p
End Date
Space Rangers Adventure Squad
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Learn about constellations and basic astronomy!
Jul
20
8:30p
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Moon Gazing
Galveston Island State Park
Come see the true master of the tides with our telescope. The one and only moon!
Jul
20
9:00p
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Night Sky Viewing
Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Celebrate National Space Exploration Day with a night of stargazing and marveling at the moon from the grounds of Mission Espiritu Santo!
Jul
26
9:30a
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Our Daytime Sky
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
Astronomy is not just for night owls! Join us and discover some of the unique features of the daytime sky and the science behind them.
Jul
26
8:00p
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Jul
26
8:30p
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Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
I wish I may, I wish I might, wish upon a star tonight!
Jul
27
6:30p
End Date
Staring at the Sun (Safely)
Pedernales Falls State Park
Using special equipment, we'll look for sunspots, solar flares, and talk about our closest star!
Jul
27
7:00p
End Date
"Deep Dives" Summer Speakers Series
Balmorhea State Park
Have you ever wanted to know more about the stars, the uses of native plants, the way nature affects our brains, and more? We have a talk for you every Saturday in June and July!
Jul
31
9:45p
End Date
Dark Sky Tour
Davis Mountains State Park
Come join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S.
August 2024
Aug
3
9:00p
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Aug
8
9:15p
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Aug
10
8:45p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Aug
11
End Date
The Perseids Meteor Shower
Fort Boggy State Park
Come out to the park to view the most popular meteor shower.
Aug
17
8:00p
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Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Aug
23
8:00p
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Aug
31
9:00p
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September 2024
Sep
6
8:45p
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Sep
14
8:30p
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Sep
14
8:45p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Sep
27
8:00p
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Sep
28
8:00p
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Sep
28
8:00p
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Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
October 2024
Oct
5
8:00p
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Oct
12
8:45p
End Date
Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Oct
19
8:00p
End Date
Let's View the Moon and Stars in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park viewing the galaxy by using star maps, a laser pointer and telescopes.
Retired National Park Ranger and Astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars.
Oct
25
8:00p
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Oct
26
8:00p
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November 2024
Nov
2
7:00p
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Stargazing Party in the Park
Lake Whitney State Park
Enjoy an evening in the park as you explore the galaxy by star maps and telescope. Retired national park ranger/astronomer Larry Smith will guide you through the planets, moon and stars with fascinating facts.
Nov
9
8:45p
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Star Party with the San Antonio Astronomical Association
Guadalupe River State Park
Join us for stargazing and planet watching!
Nov
22
7:00p
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Nov
22
8:00p
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Nov
23
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Star Party with Hill Country Astronomers
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join the Hill Country Astronomers for a night of telescope stargazing at a Dark Sky Park.
Nov
23
8:00p
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December 2024
Dec
21
8:00p
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