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.
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.
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.
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.
Austin Nature & Science Center’s annual celebration of nocturnal wildlife, astronomy, and more! Enjoy free outdoor fun and education for all ages, including live nocturnal animals, guided night hikes, interactive activities, and more.
DarkSky Texas will be there with lighting demos and information about lights at night and your favorite critters.
November 7 at Shield Ranch Barton Creek, 5-9 p.m., the first Urban Night Sky Place in Texas.
Join night sky educators for stargazing, hands-on citizen science activities to help preserve our naturally dark night skies.
Purchase tickets: https://www.shieldranch.com/dusk-to-dark-star-party/
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.
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).
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.
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.
Plan now to attend! Be there for our annual gathering with speakers, time to connect with other advocates, and good fun.
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 5
This 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