Back by popular demand, ain’t no party like a STAR PARTY!
View the night sky through powerful portable telescopes manned by passionate volunteer astronomers. See the waxing gibbous moon and other planets, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more!
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS should also be visible with the naked eye. This comment could reach magnitude -3 and become one of the brightest comets visible in the Northern Hemisphere in the last 100 years!
We are proud to offer this event in partnership with the Austin Astronomical Society. Be sure to arrive by 7pm for a sky orientation presentation!
Where: McDade TX
When: the preserve will be open from 6:30 pm - 12 am
What to bring: lawn chairs, blankets, pouch couches - whatever you want to sit or lay on, and a cooler of your favorite snacks and drinks. Be prepared with lots of bug spray, and personal illumination such as flashlights or head lamps. Red lights preferred, if possible.
Facilities: there is no running water on the preserve, but we do have a composting toilet outhouse!
Parking: Park along the northern fence line as directed.
Registration: please register with the form below so we can prepare for the number attending and make sure you have good directions to the preserve. Registration is free with a suggested small donation to help support Yegua Knobbs and our nature programming. After registering, keep an eye out for an email with more details prior to the event.
Check-in: Plan to stop at the check-in table when you arrive.
Questions? laurie@pplt.org
If you would like to attend, please register below:
Please add your donation below, if you are able.
Donations are greatly appreciated but never required!
