
WELCOME TO THE ASTRONOMY CLUB @ TEXAS STATE
The Astronomy Club consists of a diverse range of degree backgrounds. We dedicate our time exploring the night sky, education outreach, and camping.


CAMPOUTS
From the University campsite to rural Kansas we will always choose to camp "under the stars". Follow us on Facebook for upcoming trips.

EDUCATION OUTREACH
Interested in having an introductory astronomy lesson at your school? Contact us below
![]() Lunar Viewing at McDonald ObservatorySSE Member Javier Espinosa observing the moon at the McDonald Observatory 2022 Trip. | ![]() McDonald Observatory Group TripThe Astronomy Club was able to take 15 members to the McDonald Observatory for 3 days during Spring Break 2022 | ![]() Spring 2022 Movie Night MenuMember, Evan Jellison, posing with our Spring 2022 Movie Night specialty drink menu. |
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![]() TXST Observatory by Navid HemmatiImage taken by Navid Hemmati at 2020 Observatory night. | ![]() Fall 2021 Movie NightFall 2021 Movie Night at the Observatory, showing "2001: A Space Odyssey" | ![]() Observatory NightOur faculty advisor, Dr. Rangelov, having a blast at an observatory night |
![]() 2019 Blue Hole Star PartyImage taken by A. Eli Cohen. 2019 Blue Hole Star Party in Wimberley, Texas showcasing one of our telescopes. | ![]() Observatory Movie NightMember, Emely Wiebe, choosing what to drink at the 2021 Observatory Movie Night. | ![]() McDonald Observatory10-second long-exposure shot at the McDonald Observatory 2022 trip. Taken by Alan Martinez. |
![]() Sunset at ObservatoryTaken by Kayley Green-Tooney. Sunset at Texas State University Observatory. | ![]() Fall 2021 Observatory CleanupThe Fall 2021 Observatory Cleanup Crew. | ![]() Gravity Well DemoClub Treasurer Evan Jellison showcasing our Gravity Well demonstration at an Austin STEM Fair |
![]() Blood MoonTaken by Evan Jellison at Texas State Observatory using a 12 inch Dobsonian telescope. | ![]() Bobcat Build 2019Astronomy Club members partnered with the Society of Physics Students (SPS) and the Society of Women in Physics (SWiP) to better improve the San Marcos area with Bobcat Build | ![]() TelescopesClub Secretary, Ciana Pike, aligning our 6-inch Celestron telescope. |
![]() MoonTaken by Evan Jellison at the Texas State University Observatory | ![]() Spring 2022 Movie Night CrewTreasurer, Erika Marentes and member, Roy Dominguez staffing the Spring 2022 Movie Night viewing of Spaceballs. | ![]() Laser DemoAstronomy club members Matthew Hartmann and Claire Miller presenting our laser demo at an Austin STEM Fair. |
![]() Sights & Sounds Group Photo #1Astronomy Club members at Sights & Sounds of Christmas 2019. | ![]() Sights & Sounds Group Photo #2Astronomy Club table at Sights & Sounds of Christmas 2019. | ![]() WiSE Conference 2018Spring 2018 WiSE Conference. |
![]() 16-inch DobsonianOur 16-inch Dobsonian, with our founding President, Michael Sanchez for scale. | ![]() Dobsonian TelescopeDr. Blagoy Rangelov and president Kayley Green-Tooney presenting our 12 inch dobsonian telescope at the observatory. | ![]() 2019 Blue Hole Star PartyImage taken by A. Eli Cohen. 2019 Blue Hole Star Party in Wimberley, Texas. Showcasing one of our telescopes. |
![]() Sights & Sounds Gravity Well DemoAstronomy Club members demonstrating the gravity well at Sights & Sounds of Christmas 2019. | ![]() JupiterTaken by Matthew Hartmann. | ![]() Texas State ObservatoryThe observatory is located on the roof of the Supple Science Building at Texas State University. |
![]() MoonBy Evan Jellison. Taken at Texas State University Observatory. |