Member Astronomical League and International Dark-Sky Association
Several months of the year, Austin Astronomical Society members and Wild Basin volunteers conduct special astronomy tours at Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve, weather permitting. On an evening when the Moon is a crescent, there may be a "Star Gazing" tour. On an evening at or near the full Moon, there may be a "Moonlighting" tour. Please note that these tours are subject to cancellation, if the sky is overcast.
Members of the Austin Astronomical Society volunteer telescopes for viewing at many of the Wild Basin Astronomy Tours.
The Wild Basin astronomy tours are usually full! Advance
reservations are highly recommended. To make a reservation,
phone Wild Basin at
It is suggested that you bring drinking water, a small flashlight, binoculars (if you have them), good walking shoes, and perhaps something small to sit on while at the Overlook. Please do not leave your valuables in your vehicle.
For last minute changes and weather information,
telephone the Austin American-Statesman "Inside Line" at
Shown below is the schedule of this year's Star Gazing and Moonlighting tours at Wild Basin.
April 2010
Fri., Apr. 23, 8:00-9:30 p.m. CDT:
June 2010
Fri., June 25, 8:30-10:00 p.m. CDT: Moonlighting (near Full
Moon)
August 2010
Fri., Aug. 6, 8:30-10:00 p.m. CDT: Star Gazing (no Moon)
September 2010
Fri., Sep. 24, 7:30-9:00 p.m. CDT: Moonlighting (Harvest Moon)
Note: Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November.
November 2010
Sun., Nov. 21, 6:00-7:30 p.m. CST: Moonlighting