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Denton
Texas
Home of the
Rafes Urban Astronomy Center
of
UNT
.
4
W
Rafes Urban Astronomy Center
Texas
Observatory
of the
University of North Texas
. In Denton
5
S
Serenity Way Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Denton.
8
SW
Robson Ranch
Texas
A private observing site near Denton.
12
NE
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit
Texas
State park
near Pilot Point. (940) 686-2148.
13
N
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Texas
State park
near Valley View. (940) 637-2294.
15
S
Trophy Club
Texas
A town near Grapevine Lake.
19
E
Frisco Commons Park
Texas
City
park
in Frisco. Site of public star parties held by the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
.
19
S
Quail Creek Observatory
Texas
An observatory near Southlake.
20
SE
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve
Texas
Park
in west Plano.
21
N
Mountain Springs Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Gainsville.
21
S
Enzo's Observatory
Texas
A private obseratory.
21
SE
Asteroid Hunter Observatory
Texas
A private observatory in Carrollton.
23
E
Madhira Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
28
W
Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands
Texas
A national conservation
area
used by members of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
. Near Decatur.
29
E
McKinney
Texas
29
SE
Plano
Texas
33
S
Arlington
Texas
33
S
Tandy Hills Natural Area
Texas
A
natural area
used as an observing site by the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
.
33
SW
Ballauer Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Azle.
34
E
Humane Animal Hospital Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
34
SE
Allan & Kay Poage Memorial Observatory
Texas
36
S
Fort Worth
Texas
Home of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
.
36
SE
Dallas
Texas
Home of the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
.
36
SE
Sigmund and Albert's Observatory
Texas
A private observatory of some members of the
Texas Astronomical Society
. Near Sachse.
37
E
Z-Field Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
.
38
SE
ASTROTX Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Garland.
39
N
Monroe Remote Observatory
Texas
Observatory
of the
University of North Texas
.
39
N
Monroe Robotic Observatory
Texas
Observatory of the
University of North Texas
.
42
NE
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
Texas
A
wildlife refuge
used by some astronomers from Dallas.
42
NE
Sherman
Texas
Home of
Austin College
.
43
N
Gordonville
Texas
A town in Grayson county.
43
S
Cedar Hill State Park
Texas
State park
near Cedar Hill. (972) 291-3900.
44
SE
Joe Lalumia Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Rockwall.
45
S
Cedar Hill
Texas
46
SE
Lofland Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Rockwall.
48
E
Parkhill Prairie
Texas
A park in NE Collin County.
48
S
Burleson
Texas
49
NW
Double AA Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
49
SW
Annetta South Star Site
Texas
A private observign site near Annetta South. Used by some members of the
FWAS
by invitation.
51
NE
Eisenhower State Park
Texas
State park
near Denison. (903) 465-1956.
54
SE
Shamrock Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
55
SE
The Astro Acre Observatory
Texas
A private observatory in Talty.
55
SW
Lake Mineral Wells Trailway
Texas
State park
near Mineral Wells. (940) 328-1171.
57
SE
Robastro Home Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
near Terrell.
57
SW
Elevation Estates
Texas
A neighborhood in Weatherford.
58
SE
Rock Star Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Crandall.
59
E
Greenville
Texas
59
E
Stars at Night Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Quinlan.
59
SW
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
.
59
W
Fort Richardson State Park
Texas
State park
also contains Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway. Near Jacksboro. (940) 567-3506.
60
S
Waxahachie
Texas
62
E
Bonham State Park
Texas
State park
.
62
S
Cleburne
Texas
Forecast also covers Keene.
65
E
Chigger Ridge
Texas
Primary observing site of the East Texas Allstars. East of Aberfoyle and west of Fairlie.
65
SE
Clower Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
66
SW
Granbury
Texas
70
E
Lake Tawakoni State Park
Texas
State park
near Wills Point\t75169. (903) 560-7123.
70
S
Cleburne State Park
Texas
State park
near Cleburne. (817) 645-4215.
73
N
Montgomery Observatory
Oklahoma
Near Newport.
77
SW
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Texas
State park
near Glen Rose. (254) 897-4588.
78
SW
Goat Hill Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Lipan.
79
N
Slippery Falls Boy Scout Ranch
Oklahoma
A
boy scout ranch
of the
Last Frontier Council
.
79
S
Nolan River Park
Texas
Park
near Blum and Kopperl.
82
NW
Lake Arrowhead State Park
Texas
State park
near Wichita Falls. (940) 528-2211.
84
E
Cooper Lake State Park
Texas
This chart is centered on the Doctors Creek Unit of
Cooper Lake State park
, but the forecast also covers the South Sulphur Unit.
85
SW
Scharff Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Walnut Springs.
86
W
Possum Kingdom State Park
Texas
A
state park
near Graham.
87
SW
Timber Rock Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Stephenville.
88
NE
TAS-D Atoka
Oklahoma
Observing site of the
Texas Astronomical Society of Dallas
. Also home of the
Lone Star Observatory
. Somewhere around the town of Atoka.
89
E
Sulphur Springs
Texas
89
SE
Purtis Creek State Park
Texas
State park
near Eustace. (903) 425-2332.
89
SW
Tarleton Observatory
Texas
Observatory
of
Tarleton State University
. Near Stephenville.
90
S
Lake Whitney State Park
Texas
A
state park
near Whitney.
91
S
Navarro Mills Lake
Texas
Centered on
Liberty HIll Park
.
92
NW
Wichita Falls
Texas
94
SW
Stephenville
Texas
96
E
Paris
Texas
A town in Lamar country.
96
SW
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Texas
A new
state park
not yet open to the public.
97
S
Texas Star Party
Texas
Star Party
held at
Lantham Spings Camp
for 2025. (Was held
here
in previous years.)
97
S
Meridian State Park
Texas
State park
near Meridian. (254) 435-2536.
100
SW
Hico
Texas
102
SE
Athens
Texas
102
SE
Blue Star Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
near Richland Chambers Reservoir.
104
SW
Astronomers by Necessity
Texas
A
dark sky astronomy and nature retreat
located 100 miles west of Fort Worth
105
E
Mineola Nature Preserve
Texas
Nature Preserve
used by the
Astronomical Society of East Texas
.
111
NE
McGee Creek Natural Scenic State Recreation Area
Oklahoma
Recreation Area
.
Permit
required.
111
S
Turner Research Station
Texas
Observing site of the
Central Texas Astronomical Society
and home of the Paul & Jane Meyer Telescope.
113
E
Lake Cypress Springs
Texas
115
S
Baylor University
Texas
University
in Waco.
116
N
Owl Creek Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
116
NE
Hugo Lake State Park
Oklahoma
State park
117
NE
Oleo Acres Double Barrel Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory. Used by some members of the
Astronomy Club of Tulsa
. Near Antlers.
118
SE
Fairfield Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Fairfield. (903) 389-4514.
118
SE
Tyler State Park
Texas
State park
near Tyler. (903) 597-5338.
119
E
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Texas
State park
near Pittsburg. (903) 572-5531.
119
S
Fort Parker State Park
Texas
State park
near Mexia. (254) 562-5751.
120
NW
Lawton
Oklahoma
122
SE
Tyler
Texas
Home of the
Astronomical Society of East Texas
.
123
E
Clarksville
Texas
123
W
Fort Griffin State Historic Site
Texas
A
historical site
near Albany.
124
SW
Sky Dancer Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Sipe Springs.
126
N
Aubrie Le observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory in Purcell.
128
N
JAOWAT Observatory
Oklahoma
Future private observatory site.
128
S
Gatesville
Texas
129
N
Ten Acre Observatory
Oklahoma
A public
observatory
. Also the primary observing site of the
Odyssey Astronomy CLub
.
129
S
RCH Observatory
Texas
A private observatory of a member of the
North Houston Astronomy Club
(NHAC).
129
SE
Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility
Texas
AKA
CSBF
near Palestine, Anderson county.
129
SW
Two Cedar Station
Texas
A private observatory.
130
NE
Eastridge Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory near McAlester.
132
S
Mother Neff State Park
Texas
State park
near Moody. (254) 853-2389.
134
E
Red River Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
135
N
USAO JMOERC Habitat Area
Oklahoma
AKA
Jean McLaughlin Outdoor Education & Research Center
. A private site of the
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
.
135
NE
Kiamichi Skies Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
138
N
Red Rock Farm
Oklahoma
Tim Vasquez\'s
observing
site
near Norman, Oklahoma; visitor-friendly.
138
N
University of Oklahoma Observatory
Oklahoma
Observatory of the
Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy
of the
University of Oklahoma
. Site of outreach
star parties
held by the
Lunar Sooners
astronomy club.
138
W
Miller Creek Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Munday.
139
NW
Vernon
Texas
139
SW
FWAS Rising Star
Texas
An observing site of the
Fort Worth Astronomical Society
.
142
E
Daingerfield State Park
Texas
State park
near Daingerfield. (903) 645-2921.
145
E
Longview
Texas
145
SE
Roofer Observing Site
Texas
A private observing site.
145
SW
BuckSnort Observatory
Texas
A private
observatory
.
145
SW
Kemp's Lake
Texas
Near Goldthwaite.
145
SW
Lake Brownwood State Park
Texas
State park
near Lake Brownwood. (325) 784-5223.
147
S
Temple
Texas
148
SW
Goldthwaite
Texas
A town in \tMills county.
149
NE
Shady Grove Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory north of McAlester.
149
NW
Great Plains State Park
Oklahoma
State park
Kiowa County.
149
S
Long Mountain Ranch
Texas
A private ranch.
150
N
Deerfield West Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
150
S
Mayborn Planetarium
Texas
Planetarium and Space Theatre
. At the campus of
Central Texas College
in Killeen.
150
S
Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater
Texas
Planetarium
in Killeen.
150
SW
Bad Wolf Ranch
Texas
An observing site of the
Austin Astronomical Society
.
151
SE
Windham Hill Observatory
Texas
A private observatory.
152
SE
Watership Farm Observatory
Texas
A private observatory southeast of Palestine.
155
SE
Fort Boggy State Park
Texas
State park
near Centerville. (903) 344-1116.
156
E
East Fork Observatory
Texas
A private observatory near Linden.
157
N
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Home of the
Oklahoma City Astronomy Club
.
157
NE
Boktuklo Trail Head
Oklahoma
Start of a
trail
and forest service road 5 miles south east of Honobia.
158
E
New Boston
Texas
159
S
Gassen Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Franklin. Occaisionally used by the
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club
.
160
NE
Robber's Cave State Park
Oklahoma
State park
and dark sky site of the
Family Astronomy Association of Oklahoma
160
SE
Mission Tejas State Park
Texas
State park
near Grapeland. (936) 687-2394.
160
W
Abilene
Texas
161
N
Passion Works Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory. But open to the public by appointment. Call 405 496 6776. Near Prague, OK.
162
SE
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Tatum. (903) 836-4336.
162
SW
The Lair
Texas
A
private site
and certified Texas wildscape. Near Lampasas.
163
NW
Copper Breaks State Park
Texas
A state
park
near Quanah. Home to the
Star Walk
public astronomy program.
163
S
Cameron
Texas
165
E
Jefferson (TX)
Texas
166
E
Atlanta State Park
Texas
State park
near Atlanta. (903) 796-6476.
166
S
Regina Caelorum Observatory
Texas
A private observatory and home to the Messier Marathon for the
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club
.
167
N
Oklahoma Christian University Observatory
Oklahoma
Observatory of
Oklahoma Christian Univeristy
.
169
SW
Colorado Bend State Park
Texas
State park
near Bend. (325) 628-3240.
170
S
Watson Starview Observatory
Texas
A private observatory somewhere around Briggs. Used by the
Williamson County Astronomy Club
for star parties.
171
E
De Queen
Texas
171
SW
Hords Creek Lake
Texas
A public
Army Corps Park
containing Friendship Park, Lakeside Park and Flatrock Park.
171
W
Comanche Springs
Texas
An astronomy campus for public and student observing owned by the
Three Rivers Foundation for the Arts and Sciences
.
173
W
Abilene State Park
Texas
State park
near Tuscola. (325) 572-3204.
175
E
Caddo Lake State Park
Texas
State park
near Karnack. (903) 679-3351.
175
SE
Lovelady
Texas
176
S
Live Oak Observatory
Texas
A private observatory
176
SE
SFA Observatory
Texas
Observatory
of
Stephen F. Austin State University
. Near Nacogdoches.
177
S
Ancient Sky Observatory
Texas
Observatory of Mark / Star*Man & The Ancient Sky Astronomy Group
177
S
Georgetown Observatory
Texas
A private observatory in Georgetown, TX.
178
NE
Bixby Creek Observatory
Oklahoma
A private observatory.
178
SW
Eagle Eye Observatory
Texas
An
observatory
of the
Austin Astronomical Society
. Located in Canyon of the Eagles, on Lake Buchanan, near Burnet
179
E
Texarkana
Texas
180
N
Liberty Lake
Oklahoma
A
park
and lake near Guthrie.
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