Star parties are held approximately monthly on the Friday nearest the first-quarter moon, following the evening Planetarium show. For a schedule and more information, see our Star Party page. Most of our members live in the city, and the Star Party is held in the city. Once in a while it's nice to get out away from the lights of the city to the dark skies of West Texas. Faint nebulae, distant galaxies, and meteor showers are observed under optimal conditions.
Members often combine cameras with telescopes to produce spectacular astrophotographs .
The Observing Sessions are not open to the public, though members can invite friends and potential new members. In addition to the meetings, star parties, and observing sessions, the club also plans several special events throughout the year. Some are annual events, while others are scheduled as needed. National Astronomy Day - Special activities are planned with the Blakemore Planetarium to heighten public interest in astronomy. Typical venues are Monahans Sandhills State Park or Big Spring State Park .