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‘The stars at night are big and bright’: These are the stellar Texas observatories you need to check out
Read full article: ‘The stars at night are big and bright’: These are the stellar Texas observatories you need to check outLike one wildly popular Texas tune goes, “the stars at night are big and bright and the prairie sky is wide and high, deep in the heart of Texas.”
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Take the family stargazing this summer at the newly renovated George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park
Read full article: Take the family stargazing this summer at the newly renovated George Observatory in Brazos Bend State ParkCounting stars! Check out this perfect outdoor activity the entire family will enjoy.
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George Observatory reopening this weekend after 2-year renovation
Read full article: George Observatory reopening this weekend after 2-year renovationFirst opened in the fall of 1989, the George Observatory has been closed since 2019. “We are so excited to welcome visitors back to the newly-remodeled George Observatory. While most are in remote areas, the George Observatory is uniquely placed within Brazos Bend State Park. The George Observatory will open to the public every Saturday at 3 p.m. The Gorge Observatory is located inside Brazos Bend State Park at 21901 FM 762 Rd.
Oh, my stars! Where to stargaze in and around the Houston area
Read full article: Oh, my stars! Where to stargaze in and around the Houston areaLike one wildly popular Texas tune says, the stars at night are big and bright and the prairie sky is wide and high, deep in the heart of Texas. But in Houston? Not so much. Ironically, here in Space city, the solar system’s superior celestial sights elude us and Texas’s famous stars at night remain hidden behind some serious light pollution. Those who want to glimpse a meteor as it streaks across the night sky, gaze in wonder at the Milky Way, pick out a distant planet amid a twinkling sea of stars or simply trace a few familiar constellations, will have to motor a good ways away from as many bright city lights as possible.
5 secret gems you can only find in Fort Bend County
Read full article: 5 secret gems you can only find in Fort Bend CountyIf you haven’t had a chance to visit the outskirts of Houston, you’re missing out. One place you definitely need to add to your weekend plans is Fort Bend County. From Katy to Missouri City, Sugar Land, Stafford – there are a lot of unique cities to explore.