Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The workshop is held at Area 51.2 (White Mountain Foods, 3301 E 5th st.) Parking is available in front of the building on 5th Street, or behind the building in the fenced lot through the gate on Allen Street. Follow the AAS signs to the side door facing Allen Street. Image by John Dolecek, 08/2021 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused not on optical astronomy but radio astronomy. The group is focused on staying up with current research and technology as well as hands-on citizen science activities. They'll be meeting at 4-6 PM. Participants of any level are welcome! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Our telescope loaner program will be open from 1-4 PM. Jim Choate will be holding an Intro to Astronomy Session at 6-8 PM, answering questions and providing direction for anybody that shows up needing help getting into astronomy. No reservations are needed. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Come join us for multiple events held at our Area 51.2 location! Greg Rohde will be holding a Telescope Workshop from 4-10 PM. Anyone with a telescope that needs repair or adjustment, or anyone wanting to learn how to upkeep their telescope, is encouraged to attend! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Reservations are required. Please follow this link for reservations: tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/ped....tpwd.texas.govStar Party — Texas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentWe're sorry, some parts of the TPWD website don't work properly without JavaScript enabled. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Festivities will take place at the Pedernales Falls Star Theater, adjacent to the Equestrian Area and bird blind. There is no charge for the star party itself, but visitors must pay the park entry fee of $6 for ages 13 and up, with children 12 and under free.tpwd.texas.govStar Party — Texas Parks & Wildlife DepartmentWe're sorry, some parts of the TPWD website don't work properly without JavaScript enabled. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join us for a night under the stars! The public is invited to look in our telescopes to observe the sky. We’ll show such objects as Venus, Saturn, Neptune, the Moon, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and more. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Join us in person or on our youtube! Members can also join us from Zoom. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Thomas Oglesby, Founder and Executive Director of The Titan Observatory, will be our main speaker; the presentation starting at 8:00 is focused on creating a remotely accessible radio observatory designed for students, educators, and the wider scientific community. 110
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026AAS member Brian Lippincott will present Practical Astronomy at 7:00. The business meeting will start at 7:30. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This month's General Assembly meeting will be on Friday, September 11, in our usual space, ETC 2.136. There may be some free parking available on Dean Keeton, and paid parking should be available in the Speedway Garage, one block north of Dean Keeton. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The observation field is close cropped grass or concrete with a 5-10 yard walk from the concrete unloading area. Drinks and snacks will be available. Outside food and drinks are allowed.Park Address: 16430 Cameron Rd., Pflugerville, TX 78660; Use the attached map to get to the right lot. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Join us at Pflugerville's 1849 Park for an evening of stargazing and astronomy! The star party will take place at the football field by the restroom/picnic table pavilion in the NW corner of the park by parking lot B. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The workshop is held at Area 51.2 (White Mountain Foods, 3301 E 5th st.) Parking is available in front of the building on 5th Street, or behind the building in the fenced lot through the gate on Allen Street. Follow the AAS signs to the side door facing Allen Street. Image by John Dolecek, 08/2021 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused not on optical astronomy but radio astronomy. The group is focused on staying up with current research and technology as well as hands-on citizen science activities. They'll be meeting at 4-6 PM. Participants of any level are welcome! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Our telescope loaner program will be open from 1-4 PM. Jim Choate will be holding an Intro to Astronomy Session at 6-8 PM, answering questions and providing direction for anybody that shows up needing help getting into astronomy. No reservations are needed. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Come join us for multiple events held at our Area 51.2 location! Greg Rohde will be holding a Telescope Workshop from 4-10 PM. Anyone with a telescope that needs repair or adjustment, or anyone wanting to learn how to upkeep their telescope, is encouraged to attend! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Our main speaker is returning favorite Don Olson (professor emeritus of physics at Texas State University), on “Skies of Ancient Egypt”, about his recent Egypt adventures. At Dr. Olson's request, this meeting will not be on Zoom or YouTube, so join us in person! 010
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026For the 7:00p Practical Astronomy session, AAS member Jim Choate will present his talk called "Drinking from a Firehose", about the expansive field of scientific research. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026There is free parking after 6p along San Jacinto north of Dean Keeton, and some also available on Dean Keeton, as well as paid parking in the Speedway Garage. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 14/08/2026This month's General Assembly meeting will be on Friday, August 13. We’re meeting in *a different room and building*- the ECJ building, in room 1.204; it’s on the *south side* of Dean Keeton, directly across from our usual meeting location in the ETC building. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The Austin Astronomical Society thanks St. Stephen’s and Frank Mikan, Science Department Chair and Observatory Director, for their generosity in hosting this public event. For more information, see the school’s website: www.sstx.orgsstx.orgHome - St. Stephen's Episcopal SchoolHome - St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin, TX offers top academics, arts, athletics & boarding for grades 6–12 in a diverse, inclusive community. 010
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026St. Stephen’s is located in West Austin, off Loop 360 at 6500 St. Stephen’s Drive. Turn west from Loop 360 onto Westlake Drive, which runs into St. Stephen’s Drive. Follow the signs to the event. Public parking is available on campus. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Pets, smoking, aerosol insect spray, and flash photography are not permitted on the observing field. The use of white light flashlights is strongly discouraged, as it affects a person’s night vision. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Special activities include building and launching a paper rocket for kids, first star out and constellation finding contests, and a Junior Astronomy table with informative displays and star maps. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026A 30-minute sky orientation talk will be given at 8:30 PM followed by a laser sky tour. Learn how to find the North Star, and how celestial objects move in the night sky and from month to month. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026The public is invited to join local astronomers on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 7:30–11:30 PM. We’ll be viewing the Sun just before sunset, Mars, Saturn (~10 PM), star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies including Andromeda. Joining us this year is the Perseid meteor shower. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026ASTRONOMY FOR THE PUBLIC — Austin Under The Stars is an annual special event, free to the public, offering a full experience of astronomical observation, including safe solar viewing. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Reservations are required. Please follow this link for reservations: tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/ped.... There is no charge for the star party itself, but visitors must pay the park entry fee of $6 for ages 13 and up, with children 12 and under free.tpwd.texas.govStar Party — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Join us for a night under the stars! The public is invited to look in our telescopes to observe the sky. We'll show such objects as Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, galaxies, and star clusters. Festivities will take place at the Pedernales Falls Star Theater, adjacent to the Equestrian Area and bird blind. 110
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The workshop is held at Area 51.2 (White Mountain Foods, 3301 E 5th st.) Parking is available in front of the building on 5th Street, or behind the building in the fenced lot through the gate on Allen Street. Follow the AAS signs to the side door facing Allen Street. Image by John Dolecek, 08/2021 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused not on optical astronomy but radio astronomy. The group is focused on staying up with current research and technology as well as hands-on citizen science activities. They'll be meeting at 4-6 PM. Participants of any level are welcome! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Jim Choate will be holding an Intro to Astronomy Session at 6-8 PM, answering questions and providing direction for anybody that shows up needing help getting into astronomy. No reservations are needed. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Come join us for multiple events held at our Area 51.2 location! Greg Rohde will be holding a Telescope Workshop from 4-10 PM. Anyone with a telescope that needs repair or adjustment, or anyone wanting to learn how to upkeep their telescope, is encouraged to attend! 110
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026This month's General Assembly meeting will be tomorrow, Friday, July 11, at St. Stephen's Episcopal School, 6500 St. Stephen's Drive, starting at 8:00pm. Below is included a map on how to get to the correct room(s). This month's meeting will NOT be on Zoom. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The workshop is held at Area 51.2 (White Mountain Foods, 3301 E 5th st.) Parking is available in front of the building on 5th Street, or behind the building in the fenced lot through the gate on Allen Street. Follow the AAS signs to the side door facing Allen Street. Image by John Dolecek, 08/2021 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused not on optical astronomy but radio astronomy. The group is focused on staying up with current research and technology as well as hands-on citizen science activities. They'll be meeting at 4-6 PM. Participants of any level are welcome! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Jim Choate will be holding an Intro to Astronomy Session at 6-8 PM, answering questions and providing direction for anybody that shows up needing help getting into astronomy. No reservations are needed. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Come join us for multiple events held at our Area 51.2 location! Greg Rohde will be holding a Telescope Workshop from 4-10 PM. Anyone with a telescope that needs repair or adjustment, or anyone wanting to learn how to upkeep their telescope, is encouraged to attend! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Join us at Bob Bryant Park in Bastrop tomorrow for an evening of stargazing and astronomy! Park address: 600 Charles Blvd, Bastrop, TX 78602. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Otherwise drive on through to the observation area. Park Address: 3630 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611 ; Use the attached map to get to the new entrance. 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Join us at Inks Lake State Park for an evening of stargazing and astronomy! The star party will be held at the new dump station across the road from Central Park. If the park headquarters is open when you arrive let the Rangers know you are there for the star party; 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Then the GA meeting will begin with a Business Meeting at 7:30p. And at 8p our guest speaker, Robert Reeves- AAS member, moon expert, and world traveler- returns with a new presentation on his recent adventure "From Australia to the Moon". 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026For the 7:00p Practical Astronomy session club member Jim Choate will talk about research in astronomy and working with whitepapers. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026This month's General Assembly meeting will be on Friday, June 12, in our usual space, ETC 2.136 on the UT Campus. There is free parking after 6p along San Jacinto north of Dean Keeton, and some also available on Dean Keeton, as well as paid parking in the Speedway Garage. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026The workshop is held at Area 51.2 (White Mountain Foods, 3301 E 5th st.) Parking is available in front of the building on 5th Street, or behind the building in the fenced lot through the gate on Allen Street. Follow the AAS signs to the side door facing Allen Street. Image by John Dolecek, 08/2021 000
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026The Radio Astronomy Special Interest Group (SIG) is focused not on optical astronomy but radio astronomy. The group is focused on staying up with current research and technology as well as hands-on citizen science activities. They'll be meeting at 4-6 PM. Participants of any level are welcome! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Jim Choate will be holding an Intro to Astronomy Session at 6-8 PM, answering questions and providing direction for anybody that shows up needing help getting into astronomy. No reservations are needed. 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Greg Rohde will be holding a Telescope Workshop from 4-10 PM. Anyone with a telescope that needs repair or adjustment, or anyone wanting to learn how to upkeep their telescope, is encouraged to attend! 100
Austin Astronomical Society @austinastro.bsky.social · 28/05/2026At 1:00 Outreach Committee member Jeff Murray will do a training for those interested in doing outreach--as a host, at display tables, at the welcome table, or as a floater. Jeff will repeat the training for whoever who shows up wanting it every couple of hours until 10 p.m. 100