Comments on: Where to stargaze around Austin?

Question: Where to stargaze around Austin?

Roman Graves — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:58:25 -0800

Where's a good spot to go stargazing around Austin (naked eye or with telescope in tow)? I noticed the AAS has a dark sky spot at Canyon of the Eagles, so places other than that. Preferably safe places that won't get me arrested.

By: chips ahoy

chips ahoy — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:27:34 -0800

Mansfield Dam? It's a lot closer.

By: ncc1701d

ncc1701d — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:52:30 -0800

enchanted rock

By: grouse

grouse — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:08:39 -0800

This is probably obvious, but the sky will be darker faster to the east or west, as there's nonstop population north and south for some distance.

By: stresstwig

stresstwig — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:37:19 -0800

Mt. Bonnell-- might be the typical romantic spot in in teenage Austin. Doesn't mean it's not a greak place to look at the sky. technically a park, but that doesn't stop anybody from going late at night (and there are very rarely any cops in that area, because it's in the northwest upperclass part).

By: stresstwig

stresstwig — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:37:46 -0800

Great place. Also probably a great Greek place, too.

By: grouse

grouse — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 02:06:15 -0800

I have had multiple friends get busted for breaching the curfew at Mount Bonnell, so I personally do not recommend that. Also, there will be a lot of light pollution so it might not be the best for serious stargazing. You also might not feel like lugging a telescope up one hundred steps.

By: spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints

spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:52:03 -0800

Elgin. You should be able to find a parking lot you could set up in, and there will be very little light pollution out there. About a 30 minute drive.

By: kristymcj

kristymcj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:49:32 -0800

Wild Basin off of Hwy 360?