🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Austin
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Observatories with public nights
- Reimers Observatoryparks.traviscountytx.gov
Dripping Springs · Travis County Parks runs reservation-only public astronomy programs at this observatory, which has two large telescopes.
- The Stars at Night at Canyon of the Eagleslcraparks.com
Burnet · Nightly evening stargazing programs at the LCRA nature park, with a children's ticket tier and listed dates through the end of November.
- UT Austin Painter Hall Telescopeoutreach.as.utexas.eduFree
Austin · The Astronomy Department hosts walk-in viewing through its Painter Hall telescope on Friday and Saturday nights; no reservations are needed.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Austin Astronomical Societyaustinastro.org
Austin · This astronomy club hosts public star parties at state parks and city parks around Central Texas, with dates listed through December.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Enchanted Rock State Natural Areatpwd.texas.gov
Fredericksburg · Texas state park designated an International Dark Sky Park, with ranger-led star parties and a holiday Christmas Starfest on its events page.