Events

Oct 8,  7pm - 10pm Public Viewing Night

Oct 21, 7pm - 10pm Public Viewing Night

(Scroll to the bottom of the linked pages to register)

See below the calendar for details about public events and private events.

Public Events

Texas A&M Public Viewing Nights, REGISTRATION REQUIRED

  • View the night sky through our 20-inch telescope and other observatory telescopes
  • 7pm - 10pm
  • To register:
    • Go to ers.tamu.edu
    • Create an account (or log into your TAMU NetId)
    • Search for "Observatory Public Viewing Night" in the Events List
    • Or click on the registration links above
  • Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and read our outdoor preparedness guide

Brazos Valley Astronomy Club Public Meeting

  • (Nearly) every 3rd Friday of the month, starting at 7:30pm. Check the meeting page.
  • 1-hour guest speaker
  • Outdoor star party! View the skies through our 20" telescope, other attendees' personal telescopes, and feel free to bring your own!

Private Events

Private events can be held for:

  • Texas A&M clubs and departments
  • Other university clubs and departments
  • Chartered clubs and organizations
  • Companies
  • Grade schools: Currently we require each person under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Private events cannot be held for:

  • Birthday parties or other celebrations
  • A small group of friends or date night

Considerations for your events:

  • Maximum attendance: The observatory site can host up to 50 people and 30 cars.
  • Arriving: The observatory is at the end of a 0.7-mi gravel road, which normal cars and passenger vans can easily drive, but large buses cannot due to some sharp turns.
  • Parking: Our parking lot is gravel/grass/mud and can hold about 30 cars.
  • Food / Drink: Visitors are welcome to bring water, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks, but full meals or large amounts of food are not allowed.
  • Outdoor preparedness: Check out our outdoor preparedness guide.
  • Activities: After astronomical twilight begins, visitors can view objects in our small personal telescopes as well as line up to see planets and star clusters through our main 20-inch telescope. We also have a large classroom space for indoor activities and presentations.

If you would like to organize a private event, please email ecook@tamu.edu.