Permanent Exhibit
Saturday Stargazing
Explore the Wonders of the Universe
Saturday night stargazing at the George Observatory, located in Brazos Bend State Park
Explore the night sky on the upper deck of the Observatory with constellation laser tours, a combination of deck and dome telescopes, and captured camera feeds. Amateur and staff astronomers will guide you on your journey through the heavens, whether you are looking at planets in our solar system or deep sky objects out in space. Don’t miss our Milky Way Exhibit area inside, featuring the moon, meteorites and more!
Visiting the George Observatory can be the experience of a lifetime!
Hours of Operation: Open Saturday Nights Year Round, weather permitting. Ticketholders will be emailed parking & check-in details, and contacted in the event of inclement weather.
If the skies are overcast, we will present our Cloudy Night Program, featuring previously acquired images, telescope dome tours and talks by expert docents. We only cancel for rain, and will contact ticketholders by email and phone with next steps.
Visiting the George Observatory can be the experience of a lifetime!
Hours of Operation: Open Saturday Nights Year Round, weather permitting. Ticketholders will be emailed parking & check-in details, and contacted in the event of inclement weather.
If the skies are overcast, we will present our Cloudy Night Program, featuring previously acquired images, telescope dome tours and talks by expert docents. We only cancel for rain, and will contact ticketholders by email and phone with next steps.
Open Today: 12:00 am – 12:00 am
Plan A Visit Please Note:
Observatory tickets are offered on a timed and limited capacity basis, and must be purchased in advance.
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass
Access inside the domes and viewing through telescope eyepieces is limited, and subject to availability & weather. Your ticket to this event is a timed entry admission, and a paper or electronic receipt is required for entry.
Tickets will not be available for purchase onsite.
Does not include entry to Brazos Bend State Park
Purchase Brazos State Park Day Pass