Prairie Sky / Star Party

 
 

Tandy Hills Prairie Sky/Star Party:

Astronomy - Community Engagement

The free star-gazing events in cooperation with FW Astronomical Society, will take place on "selected" Saturdays when the night sky is most interesting. Occasional special events can be expected. Mark your calendars.

Selected Saturdays at Dark-thirty

Next: March 16, 2024

FIRST QUARTER MOON 2024

  • March 17th

  • April 15th

  • May 15th

  • June 14th

  • July 13th

  • August 12th

  • September 11th

  • October 10th

  • November 9th

 

Star Party (Saturdays)

  • March 16th (Sunset 7:38)

  • April 13th (Sunset 7:58)

  • May 11th (Sunset 8:18)

  • June 15th (Sunset 8:39)

  • July 13th (Sunset 8:38)

  • August 10th (Sunset 8:18)

  • September 7th (Sunset 7:45)

  • October 12th (Sunset 6:59)

  • November 9th (Sunset 5:31)

    Rain Dates determined, as needed)

 

After many years at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History, the well-attended, monthly public star parties presented by the Fort Worth Astronomical Society (FWAS) have moved to Tandy Hills Natural Area. Established in 1949, FWAS is one of the first adult amateur astronomy clubs formed in the country and one of the largest with more than 200 active members. FWAS Members will have several telescopes set up at Tandy Hills for viewing the night sky.

Free & open to the public. All ages welcome. Family/kid-friendly - No dogs - Coolers welcome - All events start 1 hour before dark - Event canceled if the sky is cloudy

More details at the NASA website: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/event-view.cfm?Event_ID=76024

Star Party Etiquette: http://www.fortworthastro.com/etiquette.html