# Event Details

- **Event Name**: August 2026  Night Sky Explorer Patch Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn how to use a telescope and find constellations, learn about nocturnal wildlife and how to save our night sky from light pollution.About this EventJoin the Travis County Parks Foundation and earn your Night Sky Explorer Patch! Get to know your Travis County Parks at night! Registration is required. Please register to reserve your spot.We will meet for 2 hours starting near sunset.To earn your patch, you will:Learn how to use a telescope to find celestial objectsLearn the basics of observational astronomyLearn how to find constellationsHear a star storyLearn about impacts of light pollutionBe at citizen scientist and participate in the Globe at Night citizen scientist campaignLearn about Dark Sky Places and night sky friendly lightingGo on a night hike and learn about nocturnal wildlifeIf storms are in the forecast the day of the event, we will notify you by email at least two hours prior to the start time to let you know if the event will be rescheduled.Don't miss out on this stellar opportunity to learn and be amazed under the night sky!Registration is required. Please register to reserve your spot.The night hike portion is wheelchair accessible at this park.Please arrive early for time to park and settle in. We will begin promptly at 8:30 pmFor more night sky events, visit traviscountyparksfoundation.org or follow us on instagram or facebook: heartoftcparks
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/august-2026-night-sky-explorer-patch-program/100001987607591812
- **Event Categories**: fitness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: under_14_with_guardian
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Mansfield Dam Park
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mansfield Dam Park
- **lat**: 30.39566049999999
- **long**: -97.90766719999999
- **full address**: Mansfield Dam Park, Mansfield Park Drive, Austin, United States

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## Comments

- [mahmood khan | 2026-08-01 21:55:08] Do you have to have your own telescope?

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is August 2026  Night Sky Explorer Patch Program being held?
  - **A:** August 2026  Night Sky Explorer Patch Program takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Mansfield Dam Park, Mansfield Park Drive, Austin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing August 2026  Night Sky Explorer Patch Program?
  - **A:** August 2026  Night Sky Explorer Patch Program is organized by Travis County Parks Foundation.

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