The public is invited to look in our telescopes to observe the sky. We’ll show such objects as Venus, Jupiter, Mars, the gibbous moon, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more.

Festivities will take place at the football field by the restroom/picnic table pavilion in the NW corner of the park by parking lot B (see map below).

Registration is not required. There is no charge for entry or the star party itself. Drinks and snacks will be available. Outside food and drinks are allowed. No glass containers. Public consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the park.

A flashlight with a red bulb is good to bring, but we have red cellophane we can use to cover a white light. Please don’t bring a dog, unless it is a service animal; we prefer not to have dogs around the telescopes in the dark. Smoking is not permitted in the area of the telescopes because the smoke can damage optical equipment.

If the weather on a scheduled star party day seems questionable for viewing, you can check this website or call the City of Pflugerville Parks and Recreation department.

City of Pflugerville event link: Pflugerville Parks & Recreation Events

If you have questions, email outreach@austinastro.org