Stargazing
Texas Parks & Wildlife is working to improve night skies in our state parks through the Dark Skies Program.
February 2015
Feb
28
End Date
Bat and Owl Prowl Under the Moon
Inks Lake State Park
A special hike as we watch for bats and owls under a first quarter moon!
Feb
28
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
March 2015
Mar
11
End Date
Mar
13
End Date
Stargazing in the Hill Country
Hill Country State Natural Area
Dark skies over the Hill Country create a perfect backdrop for stargazing. We welcome everyone who ever looked up and wondered to join us as we help to identify the constellations and planets that shine in the March sky.
Mar
13
End Date
Big Bend Ranch State Park “Big Starry Nights” Star Party
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Here at Big Bend Ranch State Park we have some of the darkest of Dark Skies, which makes for spectacularly clear viewing of the night skies. Take advantage of Spring Break. Come tour our “Big Starry Nights” and stay over to experience and enjoy this remote and magnificently scenic park to its fullest.
Mar
14
End Date
Explore the Night Sky
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Join the San Antonio Astronomical Association for a star-filled evening of discovery!
Mar
14
End Date
Mar
14
End Date
Mar
18
End Date
Night Sky Activities
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn about the telescope, the moon and stars, and build your own "Sky Wheel" to help you locate constellations.
Mar
18
End Date
The Wonders of the Night Sky – Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Come explore the night sky using the naked eye, binoculars, and telescopes.
Mar
20
End Date
Big Bend Ranch State Park “Big Starry Nights” Star Party
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Here at Big Bend Ranch State Park we have some of the darkest of Dark Skies, which makes for spectacularly clear viewing of the night skies. Take advantage of Spring Break. Come tour our “Big Starry Nights” and stay over to experience and enjoy this remote and magnificently scenic park to its fullest.
Mar
28
End Date
Stories in the Stars
Guadalupe River State Park
April 2015
Apr
18
End Date
Night Sky Activities
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Learn about planets, stars, our moon, telescopes, and other tools to help you view the night sky. Make a sky-wheel to help you locate constellations. Then attend the Stargazing party that evening and enjoy the view!
Apr
18
End Date
StarWalk
In its 20th year, StarWalk starts with a naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is an International Dark Sky Park. Sun Fun, solar observing, is in the afternoon
Apr
18
End Date
The Wonders of the Night Sky – Stargazing
Cooper Lake State Park - South Sulphur Unit
Let's explore the vast expanse of the night sky together. Telescopes will be on-site or bring your own.
May 2015
May
16
End Date
StarWalk
In its 20th year, the StarWalk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park, followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is one of four Texas International Dark Sky Parks.
June 2015
Jun
13
End Date
StarWalk
Naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is one of four International Dark Sky Parks in Texas.
July 2015
Jul
18
End Date
StarWalk
Naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is an International Dark Sky Park
August 2015
Aug
15
End Date
StarWalk
in its 19th year, the StarWalk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is an International Dark Sky Park
September 2015
Sep
26
End Date
StarWalk
In its 19th year, the StarWalk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks State Park is an International Dark Sky Park. The 'super moon' will be the focus of this month's program
October 2015
Oct
17
End Date
StarWalk
In its 19th year, the StarWalk is a naked eye tour of the night sky over Copper Breaks State Park followed by a closer look through telescopes and binoculars. Copper Breaks is one of four International Dark Sky parks in Texas.