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Contact: Cynthia Dorminey, 830-868-7128 ext. 232
Cancelled due to forecasted rain. Please join us for future astronomy and dark sky events.
STONEWALL, TEXAS – Make plans to view the wonders of the night sky at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park on Saturday, November 2. Beginning at 7:00 pm at the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, the National Park Service will host a stargazing opportunity. Certified as a Dark Sky Park in 2021, the LBJ Ranch District of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is an excellent place to experience the wonders of the night sky.
The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will set up telescopes from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Visitors can view stars, globular star clusters, and even distant galaxies. Founded by a group of amateur astronomers in 2011, the HCA’s educational mission encourages the public to learn about astronomy and space science. For more information, visit www.hillcountryastronomers.com.
Gates to the LBJ Ranch will open at 6:30 pm. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. Restrooms will be available. Flashlights are recommended; lights with a red filter are ideal.
The event is free of charge; however, due to limited parking, reservations will be required.
To Reserve Your Space
Call 830-868-7128 ext. 244
or email LYJO_Information@nps.gov with the subject "Night Skies Over the LBJ Ranch"
Entry to the LBJ Ranch is located north of US Highway 290, just off of Ranch Road 1. In case of inclement weather, updates will also be posted on the park website at www.nps.gov/lyjo and the park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS. For information on night skies in national parks, visit www.nps.gov/subjects/nightskies.
About Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park:
Established in 1969, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park preserves the historic structures and Texas Hill Country landscapes linked to the ancestry, life, and legacy of President Johnson. The park is open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information call 830-868-7128 ext. 231 or 244, or visit us at www.nps.gov/LYJO, on Facebook www.facebook.com/LBJohnsonNPS, and Instagram www.Instagram.com/LBJohnsonNPS.
About the National Park Service:More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 430 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
Last updated: November 1, 2024