The public is invited to observe the sky through our telescopes. We’ll show such objects as the Moon, Venus, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more.  Festivities will take place in the middle of the field across from the restroom pavilion. 

There is no charge for the star party itself or entry to the park. No reservations with either the park or us are required.

A flashlight with a red bulb is good, but we have red cellophane we can use to cover a white light. Please do not 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. Public consumption of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in state parks.

If the weather on a scheduled star party day seems questionable for viewing, you can check this website or call the Bastrop Parks & Recreation Department: https://www.cityofbastrop.org/page/parks.rec.home   (512) 332-8920