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2nd Annual Texas Night Sky Festival

March 18, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Free
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On Saturday, March 18, 2017, International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) Texas, the City of Dripping Springs, and the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalist will host the 2nd Annual Texas Night Sky Festival, a free celebration of the Texas Night Sky! The event is free and open to the public.

All attendees will join in fun citizen science activities, learn from engaging speakers and exhibits, see examples of good lighting for their home or business, view school projects and competition entries focused on protecting the night sky, feast at the food trucks, take home a book or work of art inspired by the night sky, earn a related scouting badge, or explore the stars.

The intent of the Festival is to increase the appreciation of the night sky and the world around us. This goes hand in hand with increasing awareness about the type of lighting that provides needed light while it reduces glare, saves money, eliminates light trespass, protects the health and safety of living things, and saves our common view of the night sky.

Vendors and exhibitors will be sharing displays and demonstrations related to the night sky, things inspired by the night sky, or how to protect the night sky. Displays of shielded outdoor lighting, light pollution reduction efforts, educational materials about our natural world, literature relating to the night sky, astronomical equipment, and other items relevant to the night sky are just a few of the aspects of the desired exhibits.

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Date:
March 18, 2017
Time:
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
Astronomy, Festivals & Fairs
Website:
http://www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/default.aspx?name=dsctns.page

Organizer

International Dark-Sky Association (IDA)
Website:
http://darksky.org/

Venue

Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620 United States
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Phone:
(512)858-4725
Website:
http://drippingspringsranchpark.com/

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