Comal County Friends of the Night Sky will be passing out Milky Way Bars, Starburst, and other treats. There will be a telescope or two, A demo of friendly lighting vs unfriendly lighting fixtures, as well as other information on Dark Skies.
We are excited to offer a *free* opportunity for families to come and enjoy a night under the stars. Throughout the night you and your family can gaze at the constellations above, view galaxies far far away through a telescope, and learn about the universe from our local astronomy enthusiasts. For better star gazing it […]
Presented by Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy, The City of Jonestown and Tom Campbell Astronomer We will have have a large telescope provided by our Astronomer and are encouraging the public to bring their own telescopes, blankets and chairs. Learn more at http://jtownnightsky.com
Join the City of Horseshoe Bay for their 2nd Annual Dark Sky & Night Photography Workshop 2:00 p.m. - Welcome & Refreshments 2:15 p.m. - City of Horseshoe Bay Opening Remarks 2:20 p.m. - Dark Sky Presentation by Dawn Daves, Night Sky Program Manager - Hill Country Alliance 2:45 p.m. - Dark Sky Presentation by […]
For Hill Country Night Sky Month, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! Our goal is to get 100 measurements! For this campaign, you have two, 10-day windows from September 24th-October 3rd […]
A celebration of the night sky over the Frio Valley of Central Texas. Mission “Music Under the Stars”- Solo acoustic music. 5:30-6:15 Welcome - Nick and Amanda 6:15-6:20 Mission KIRB- KIRB mission Highlight Night Skies Initiative Friends of the Night Sky Committee Intro Hill Country Night Skies – Dawn Davies 6:20-6:30 Hill Country Alliance Night […]
The Hill Country Alliance Night Sky Preservation Fund encourages regional nonprofit organizations, sole proprietorships, local governmental entities, and small businesses to apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement funds for night sky preservation efforts. The goals of the Texas Hill Country Night Sky Preservation Fund are to support locally-led work in improving outdoor lighting, reducing […]
Celebrate Hill Country Night Sky Month with Stellar Skies over Horseshoe Bay. Listen to talks on the night sky and join local astronomers for an evening of stargazing. Parking is limited so plan to carpool, walk, or arrive by golf cart.
For Hill Country Night Sky Month, we are encouraging you to become citizen scientists by using your naked eye to measure sky brightness caused by light pollution for the monthly Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign! Our goal is to get 100 measurements! For this campaign, you have two, 10 -day windows from September 24th-October […]
Have you ever had the chance to witness the country night sky? It sure gets dark out here! Kendall County Friends of the Night Sky are hosting a Star Party at Singing Water Vineyards in Comfort, TX. Be our guest as our Astronomy experts guide us through navigating the Texas night sky! Bring the family […]
What's happening when the sun goes down? Let's talk nocturnal critters, night skies, and migrating birds. Feel free to dress as your favorite nocturnal animal. Featuring a Bulb Exchange. Bring your current bulb to an outdoor light fixture and we'll exchange it with a Night Sky Friendly bulb. Be sure to attend the premiere showing […]
Dive into the wonders of the night sky with the City of Dripping Springs at Ranch Park! Join us for an evening of celestial wonders, stargazing, and fun. Bring a chair and enjoy an up-close view of the stars and constellations above. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night under the stars!
