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< 15 Ancient Sky Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group
< 15 Live Oak Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory
< 15 Longhorn Cavern State Park
 
Texas   State park near Burnet. (830) 598-CAVE.
< 15 Orion Ranch Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory somewhere around Bertram.
< 15 Szabo Pecan Farm
 
Texas   A private observing field on a farm near Marble Falls.
< 15 Watson Starview Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club for star parties.
16SE Nameless Valley Ranch
 
Texas   camp and convention center used as an observing site by the Austin Dam Astronomers. Near Leander.
16W Inks Lake State Park
 
Texas   State park near Burnet. (512) 793-2223.
18SE Eyegloo Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Leander.
21SE LoneStar Gazer Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
22E Whitetail Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory that offers public observing. Near Georgetown.
23E Georgetown Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Georgetown, TX.
23NW Eagle Eye Observatory
 
Texas   An observatory of the Austin Astronomical Society. Located in Canyon of the Eagles, on Lake Buchanan, near Burnet
24SE Mansfield Dam
 
Texas   A popular observing site near Austin.
26E Georgetown
 
Texas   Served by the Williamson County Astronomy Club.
27SE Rattan Creek
 
Texas   City park in Round Rock, North Austin.
28N The Lair
 
Texas   A private site and certified Texas wildscape. Near Lampasas.
28S Pedernales Falls State Park
 
Texas   A state park in Blanco county.
32SE Villa Stellarum
 
Texas   A private observatory.
33NW Colorado Bend State Park
 
Texas   State park near Bend. (325) 628-3240.
34E Hutto Lake Park
 
Texas   City park in Hutto.
34SW Johnson City
 
Texas  
35N Long Mountain Ranch
 
Texas   A private ranch.
35NE Mayborn Planetarium
 
Texas   Planetarium and Space Theatre. At the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen.
35NE Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
 
Texas   Planetarium in Killeen.
37SE Austin
 
Texas   Home of the Austin Astronomical Society
38S Friendship Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory soutwest of Austin.
39N Bad Wolf Ranch
 
Texas   An observing site of the Austin Astronomical Society .
40S Starry Nights Bed and Breakfast
 
Texas   A B&B near Henly.
41W Wasat Star
 
Texas   A private observation field used by the Williamson County Astronomy Club.
42N BuckSnort Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
42SE Mckinney Falls State Park
 
Texas   State park near Austin. (512) 243-1643.
44S Driftwood Observatory
 
Texas   Private observatory site. Near Driftwood.
44SW Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
 
Texas   State park near Stonewall. (830) 644-2252.
44W Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
 
Texas   A State Natural Area near Fredericksburg.
45S MEL Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Wimberley.
45SW Blanco State Park
 
Texas   State park near Blanco. (830) 833-4333.
46SE Mikes Mobile Notary Service, Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory. Contact for access.
48S High Ridge Ranch Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
48W Putman Mountain Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
49S Cackle Observatory
 
Texas   A private Observatory near Wimberly.
50S Kyle
 
Texas  
53W Stellar Skies Dark Sky Site
 
Texas   A private observing site.
54NE Temple
 
Texas  
54S Horizontal Heavens Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Spring Branch.
54SW Cherry Mountain Observatory
 
Texas   A semi-private observatory near Fredericksburg,
55S San Marcos Baptist Academy
 
Texas   A school near San Marcos.
56NE Gatesville
 
Texas  
57S Tye Preston Memorial Library
 
Texas   Library and site of star parties held by the New Braunfels Astronomy Club. In Canyon Lake, TX.
57SE Dodie's Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
57SW Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
 
Texas   Park in Fredericksburg.
58NE Mother Neff State Park
 
Texas   State park near Moody. (254) 853-2389.
58NW Kemp's Lake
 
Texas   Near Goldthwaite.
59N Two Cedar Station
 
Texas   A private observatory.
59NW Goldthwaite
 
Texas   A town in \tMills county.
59SW Old Tunnel State Park
 
Texas   State park near Fredericksburg. (866) 978-2287.
61SW Cat's Eye Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Fredericksburg.
61SW Guadalupe River State Park
 
Texas   State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656.
62S Honey Creek State Natural Area
 
Texas   State park near Spring Branch. (830) 438-2656.
63S Firetail Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory located between San Antonio and Austin.
63SE Lockhart State Park
 
Texas   State park near Lockhart. (512) 398-3479.
64E S&Y Observatory
 
Texas   A private observator of a member of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club (BVAC).
64SE Bastrop State Park
 
Texas   A State Park, located in the Lost Pines area of Texas.
64SW High Flight Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Camp Alzafar.
64SW River Mountain Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
65SW Dark Sky Walker Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
66SW Falling Water Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Comfort.
67W Mason
 
Texas   Home of the Mason Star Gazers (MSG).
68E Cameron
 
Texas  
68S Chicken Roost
 
Texas   A private site of The San Antionio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA).
68SE McMahan MP Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near McMahan.
69SE Buescher State Park
 
Texas   State park near Smithville. (512) 237-2241.
70W AUS501
 
Texas   A private observing site.
72SW Boerne
 
Texas  
73N Turner Research Station
 
Texas   Observing site of the Central Texas Astronomical Society and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope.
73S John Paul II Catholic High School
 
Texas   School Near New Braunfels.
73W Harper
 
Texas   A town in Gillespie\tcounty.
75S Bowser Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory somewhere around Live Oak.
75S Maier Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
76W Fossil View Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory of a member of the Hill Country Astronomers.
77E Starfire Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near .
77S Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
 
Texas   Non-profit edcuation center for the natural sciences. Near East Seguin.
77SW UBarU Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of UBarU Camp & Retreat Center which is an International Dark Sky Park.
77SW UBar Camp and Retreat Center
 
Texas   Ranch, camp and retreat center. Home of the UBarU Star Party.
78SW Hill County Star Watch Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
79NW Brady
 
Texas  
80S Lozano Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
81SW Corkill Astronomical Observatory
 
Texas   A a private observatory.
82S UTSA Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of the University of Texas in San Antonio.
82SE West Point Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near West Point.
83NE Baylor University
 
Texas   University in Waco.
83SE Palmetto State Park
 
Texas   State park near Gonzales. (830) 672-3266.
83SW SkyWatcher Ranch
 
Texas   A private ranch. Public by appointment only.
84SW Limber Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near San Antonio.
86N Meridian State Park
 
Texas   State park near Meridian. (254) 435-2536.
86SW Government Canyon State Natural Area
 
Texas   State park near San Antonio. (210) 688-9055.
88E Harmony Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
89N Hico
 
Texas  
90S San Antonio
 
Texas   Home of the San Antonio Astronomical Association (SAAA), the San Antonio Astronomical Observers Group, and the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers (SALSA).
91E Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
 
Texas   State park near Ledbetter. (979) 289-2392.
92E Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
 
Texas   State park near Somerville. (979) 535-7763.
92NE Texas Star Party
 
Texas   Star Party held at Lantham Spings Camp for 2025. (Was held here in previous years.)
92NE RCH Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory of a member of the North Houston Astronomy Club (NHAC).
92SE Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site
 
Texas   State park near La Grange. (979) 968-5658.
94W Aguila Vista Lodge
 
Texas   A sky friendly bed & breakfast in Segovia.
95E Gassen Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.
95SE Round Top
 
Texas   A town in Fayette county.
96NE Lake Whitney State Park
 
Texas   A state park near Whitney.
96SW Cosmic Obsession - Kerrville
 
Texas   A private observatory. Near Kerrville.
96SW Heavenly Views Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory outside Mountain Home.
97NW Lake Brownwood State Park
 
Texas   State park near Lake Brownwood. (325) 784-5223.
97SW Hill Country State Natural Area
 
Texas   A state natural area used for observing by the San Antonio Astronomical Association.
101N Scharff Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Walnut Springs.
101SE Schaefer Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of Blinn College at Schulenburg.
102S Calaveras Hill Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Elmendorf.
102W South Llano River State Park
 
Texas   State park near Junction 76849. (325) 446-3994.
102W Tom's Ranch
 
Texas   A private ranch. Used as an observing site, by invitation only, by members of the San Antonio Astronomical Association.
104E Bryan
 
Texas  
104E Texas A&M University Teaching Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of Texas A&M University.
105E Regina Caelorum Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.
105N Nolan River Park
 
Texas   Park near Blum and Kopperl.
105N Sky Dancer Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory somewhere around Sipe Springs.
105N Stephenville
 
Texas  
106E College Station
 
Texas   A town in Brazos county.
106N Tarleton Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of Tarleton State University. Near Stephenville.
106SW Lost Maples State Natural Area
 
Texas   State park near Vanderpool. (830) 966-3413.
108E Brahmand Darshan Observatory
 
Texas   Private observatory dedicated to CCD imaging, in South College Station, sometimes used by members of the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club.
108E Brenham
 
Texas  
108SW Robert Reeves Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Vanderpool.
109N Dinosaur Valley State Park
 
Texas   State park near Glen Rose. (254) 897-4588.
110N Timber Rock Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Stephenville.
111NE Fort Parker State Park
 
Texas   State park near Mexia. (254) 562-5751.
111SW Hondo
 
Texas  
112E Wonder Hill Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Brenham.
114N Cleburne State Park
 
Texas   State park near Cleburne. (817) 645-4215.
114NW FWAS Rising Star
 
Texas   An observing site of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.
114SW Utopia Oaks RV Park
 
Texas   An RV park near Utopia, TX.
116SE Columbus
 
Texas   A town west of Houston.
116SE HAS Columbus Site
 
Texas   A site used by the Houston Astronomical Society in the Columbus area.
117NW Hords Creek Lake
 
Texas   A public Army Corps Park containing Friendship Park, Lakeside Park and Flatrock Park.
119E Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
 
Texas   State park near Washington. (936) 878-2214.
119W Fort McKavett
 
Texas   A restored frontier fort used as an observing site by the SAAA and JSCAS.
120NE Navarro Mills Lake
 
Texas   Centered on Liberty HIll Park.
122N Cleburne
 
Texas   Forecast also covers Keene.
123N Granbury
 
Texas  
123N Goat Hill Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Lipan.
123SW Garner State Park
 
Texas   State park used by the San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers(SALSA).
125SE The Last Stand Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
125W NR Ranch
 
Texas   A private ranch.
127E Fanthorp Inn State Historic Site
 
Texas   State park near Anderson. (936) 873-2633.
127S Butler Ranch
 
Texas   A private site.
128SW White Tail Run Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
128W Devil`s Sinkhole State Natural Area
 
Texas   State park near Rocksprings. (830) 683-3762.
130N Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
 
Texas   A new state park not yet open to the public.
131E Fort Boggy State Park
 
Texas   State park near Centerville. (903) 344-1116.
132E Windham Hill Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
134N Elevation Estates
 
Texas   A neighborhood in Weatherford.
134SE Stephen F. Austin State Park
 
Texas   State park near San Felipe. (979) 885-3613.
135E Oak Tree Observatory
 
Texas   Private Observatory at Colony Cellars Winery.
135N Astronomers by Necessity
 
Texas   A dark sky astronomy and nature retreat located 100 miles west of Fort Worth
136N Burleson
 
Texas  
136SW Camp Wood Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Camp Wood.
137E Matador Manor Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
139E O'Brien Dark Site
 
Texas   A site of the North Houston Astronomy Club.
139E Rafter M Ranch Observatory
 
Texas   A ranch used for novice star parties as is associated with the Houston Astronomical Society. Near Hockley.
139N Annetta South Star Site
 
Texas   A private observign site near Annetta South. Used by some members of the FWAS by invitation.
139NE Waxahachie
 
Texas  
140E Roofer Observing Site
 
Texas   A private observing site.
142NE Fairfield Lake State Park
 
Texas   State park near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514.
143SW Uvalde
 
Texas  
144W Keystone Ranch Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of the San Angelo Astronomy Association.
145E Stephanie's Evening Solace
 
Texas   A private observing site.
145SW Red Rock Ranch
 
Texas   A private ranch near Batesville.
146SE Victoria
 
Texas   In Victoria county. Home of the University of Houston-Victoria at which the Crossroads Astronomy Club meets.
146SW Milky Whey Observatory
 
Texas   A private Observatory.
147N Lake Mineral Wells State Park
 
Texas   State park and site of the North Texas Sky Watch star party held by the the Tarleton State University.
147S Goliad State Park & Historic Site
 
Texas   State park near Goliad. (361) 645-3405.
147W Flint Hill Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Christoval.
148N Fort Worth
 
Texas   Home of the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.
148NE Blue Star Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Richland Chambers Reservoir.
148NE Cedar Hill State Park
 
Texas   State park near Cedar Hill. (972) 291-3900.
148NE Cedar Hill
 
Texas  
148W San Angelo
 
Texas   A town in Tom Green county. Home of the San Angelo Astronomy Association.
149N Lake Mineral Wells Trailway
 
Texas   State park near Mineral Wells. (940) 328-1171.
149NW Abilene State Park
 
Texas   State park near Tuscola. (325) 572-3204.
150N Tandy Hills Natural Area
 
Texas   A natural area used as an observing site by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society.
150SE Katy
 
Texas   A town in Harris county.
151S Mineral Ranch Observatory
 
Texas   Near the town of Mineral.
152SE Lake Texana State Park
 
Texas   Lake Texana State Park near Edna. Site of star parties held by the Crossroads Astronomy Club.
152W SAAA Twin Buttes Site
 
Texas   An observing site of the San Angelo Astronomy Association. Near Twin Buttes.
153E Honea-Egypt Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Montgomery county.
153N Arlington
 
Texas  
153W San Angelo State Park
 
Texas   State park near San Angelo. (325) 949-4757.
154E Huntsville State Park
 
Texas   State park near Huntsville. (936) 295-5644.
154N Possum Kingdom State Park
 
Texas   A state park near Graham.
154NW Abilene
 
Texas  
154S Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
 
Texas   State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868.
154S Choke Canyon State Park - South Shore Unit
 
Texas   State park near Calliham. (361) 786-3868.
155E Cosmic Obsession Observatory
 
Texas   a private observatory in Tomball.
155E Hepcat Sky Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Cypress.
156N Ballauer Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Azle.
158E Astro Birdie Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Conroe.
158SW Kickapoo Cavern State Park
 
Texas   State park near Brackettville. (830) 563-2342.
159E Sam Houston State University Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of the Department of Physics at Sam Houston State. Used by members of the Huntsville Astronomy Club.
160NE Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility
 
Texas   AKA CSBF near Palestine, Anderson county.
160SE Richmond
 
Texas  
161E Lovelady
 
Texas  
161W Eldorado Star Party
 
Texas   A star party held at the X Bar Ranch near Sonora.
162NW Blackwell
 
Texas   A town in Nolan county.
162W Clemens Sauer Homestead Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
163N Enzo's Observatory
 
Texas   A private obseratory.
164NE Dallas
 
Texas   Home of the Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas.
166E Fox Run Park
 
Texas   A city park in the town of Spring, TX.
166N Quail Creek Observatory
 
Texas   An observatory near Southlake.
167NE Rock Star Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Crandall.
168E Pastor's Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
168NW Fort Griffin State Historic Site
 
Texas   A historical site near Albany.
169N Trophy Club
 
Texas   A town near Grapevine Lake.
169NE Allan & Kay Poage Memorial Observatory
 
Texas  
170NE Athens
 
Texas  
170NE Purtis Creek State Park
 
Texas   State park near Eustace. (903) 425-2332.
171NE Robastro Home Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Terrell.
172E Watership Farm Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory southeast of Palestine.
172NE The Astro Acre Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Talty.
172NE Shamrock Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
173NE ASTROTX Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Garland.
174N Fort Richardson State Park
 
Texas   State park also contains Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. Near Jacksboro. (940) 567-3506.
174NE Asteroid Hunter Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory in Carrollton.
176E Houston
 
Texas   Home of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society, the Houston Astronomical Society, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club (aka 'the Bendonites') and the North Houston Astronomy Club.
176SE Brazos Bend State Park
 
Texas   State park near Needville. (979) 553-5102.
176SE George Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of Houston Museum of Natural Science. In Brazos Bend State Park.
177E Humble ISD Astronomical Observatory
 
Texas   Observatory of the Humble Independent School District. Near Humble.
177N Robson Ranch
 
Texas   A private observing site near Denton.
177W Devils River State Natural Area
 
Texas   State park near Del Rio. (830) 395-2133.
179N Serenity Way Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory near Denton.
179NE Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
 
Texas   Park in west Plano.
179NE Clower Observatory
 
Texas   A private observatory.
180E Mission Tejas State Park
 
Texas   State park near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394.


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