*Weather Permitting!
The stars at night are big and bright! Come see them even better with expert and amateur astronomers alike! The Austin Astronomical Society will have multiple telescopes available to visitors at the Star Theater, you just have to bring your own chair! We are located far enough away from major light sources that we'll be able to see multiple planets, constellations and even the Milky Way (weather permitting). PLEASE READ BELOW:
TO RSVP: Follow the link at the bottom of the page. If you already have camping reservations, you don't need to RSVP or buy a Day Pass!
- Day Pass- Free with the Texas State Park Pass, or $6 per adult. Required to enter the park normally. You can purchase these online at our website, or pay at the park using exact cash change.
- The Star Theater is located in the same area as the Wildlife Viewing area (bird blinds) and the equestrian trailheads. Parking is available in the field behind the bird blinds.
- Accessibility: The parking area is a dirt and grass field that is mostly level. There is a packed gravel path from this area to the Star Theater that is about 250 feet long. Seating is available (stone benches) at the Star Theater. Telescopes will be set up near the Star Theater in the level dirt/grass field surrounding it. Porta-potties are available in the parking field, but no running water is available in this area.
- Please no lights or cell phones once you enter the viewing area. Each time you look at your cell phone or a blueish light you lose your night vision for up to 40 minutes. This makes it very hard to see the stars even with a telescope!
- If you bring a flashlight, make sure it's a soft red light or has a red filter on it. Normal lights can mess up your natural night vision and interfere with the telescopes.
- Dogs will NOT be allowed in the viewing area, but are allowed in the parking lot.
- No Smoking in the viewing area. Smoking allowed in the parking lot.
- Many of the telescopes/equipment are owned and operated by these astronomers, so please don't touch the equipment unless it's OK with them. Walk on up to any of the scopes and ask what they're looking at! They'll all be happy to share.
- This event is weather permitting. If it's just cloudy we'll still be out there, but rain will force us to cancel the event. Look for updates on our Facebook page.
TO RSVP: FILL OUT THIS SURVEY :
https://fs18.formsite.com/TPWD/ara6bas3p4/index
Day Pass:
https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/pedernales-falls-state-park/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200068&pk_vid=eabcedc99f82a00716990257395aaacc
- Do you want to bring your own stargazing equipment? You are welcome to! However you must have the same day pass as other attendees to enter the Park. If you want to volunteer your equipment just as the other Astronomers are, please contact
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