Third Wednesday 12PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 12:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month. See full list of events for more info.
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Friday, 11/20 – FREE Star Party in Cedar Park
Make plans to join us for a FREE evening of stargazing, astronomy, and family fun!
Date & Time: Friday, November 20, 2026, starting around 7:00 PM (presentations at approximately 7:10 PM and 8:10 PM).
Cost: Free admission (registration link available via Cedar Park Parks & Recreation).
Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater2525 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park, TX- Digital Planetarium: Guided presentations projected onto a large outdoor screen using Stellarium.
- Observation Stations: Real-time stargazing through a traditional telescope and two Seestar smart telescopes.
- Activities: Learn how to identify constellations, view the Moon and planets, and discover galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters.
- Extras: Hot chocolate available for purchase from Bare Pops; attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, and personal telescopes if they have them.
Liberty Hill Save Our Stars will be there with a DarkSky Texas information table! Stop by to learn how simple lighting changes can reduce light pollution, protect wildlife, and bring home the milky-way!
Come out, bring your family and friends, and stop by our table to say hello! We’d love to meet you, answer your questions, and share how YOU can help protect our night skies.Bring a blanket, your curiosity, and a sense of wonder!FREE admission | All ages welcome
Better lights. Brighter stars. See you there! -
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First Wednesday 7PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 7:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month. See full list of events for more info.
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Third Wednesday 12PM: Dark Sky Place Coaching
Working on an International Dark Sky Place application? Join us at 12:00PM on the first Wednesday of each month. See full list of events for more info.
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Feb 26-28, 2027 DarkSky Texas Annual Conference
Plan now to attend! Be there for our annual gathering with speakers, time to connect with other advocates, and good fun.
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2027 Texas Messier Marathon
Texas Messier Marathon 2027
Join amateur astronomers from across Texas for the annual Messier Marathon at Fort McKavett State Historic Site.
Dates: March 5–9, 2027
Main Marathon Night: Sunday, March 7
Public Outreach Night: Saturday, March 6
Participant Arrival & Gathering: Friday, March 5This independent event challenges observers to find as many of the 110 Messier objects as possible in a single night under the dark West Texas skies of Fort McKavett (typically Bortle 2–3).
Overnight stays at the fort are free for participants who help with the Saturday public outreach night. All skill levels are welcome.
More information: https://texasmessiermarathon.org
Contact: info@texasmessiermarathon.org