Meet-up at the AAS "Austin Under the Stars (AUTS)"

Parking and important details: https://austinastro.org/index.php/events/austin-under-the-stars/

The annual Austin Under the Stars (AUTS) star party will be held on Saturday August 16, 2025 starting at 7:30 PM and ending at 11:30 PM. This event is free to the public. Please do not bring any dogs to this event (service dogs allowed). There will be dozens of AAS members on site with their telescopes to show the public celestial objects visible in the sky including planets, star clusters, nebula, and galaxies.

What do I need to take to the AAS Star Party?

Bottled water is always recommended, as viewing nights can get long. In the summer, you may wish to prepare for mosquitoes and brambles – it is outdoors! A red-filtered flashlight is essential for walking safety – no white or other lights are allowed on the viewing field. A blanket or camp chair is useful. And remember – whatever you bring, always take with you when you go.

Star Party Etiquette

To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience at our public star parties we ask that you follow a few simple guidelines:    

• No Dogs On The Observing Field (with the exception of service dogs)
• No Smoking On The Observing Field
• No Aerosol Sprays On The Observing Field (One drop of spray can permanently damage telescope optics. Please do not apply insect repellent spray or use any other aerosol spray on the observing field. Lotions and roll-on repellents are fine.
• No White Lights After Dusk
• Turn Off Your Headlights And Interior Lights
• No Flash Photography
• Watch Your Children
• Ask Before Touching (Some astronomers may be adjusting their equipment or doing delicate astrophotography, or the telescope may not be aimed at any object in particular; so please ask before touching a telescope or other equipment.)