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

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