Come join us at the Rafes Urban Astronomy Center on the first Saturday of every month for a FREE Star Party. At Star Parties, you can learn about the night sky from our knowledgeable staff and students and enjoy an opportunity to see objects in space through our telescopes!
Star Parties are held on the 1st Saturday of every Month, and begin 30 minutes after sundown. (Weather permitting)
The Rafes Urban Astronomy Center is located at 2350 Tom Cole Road, in Denton, TX.
From I35E & I35W exit Bonnie Brae Road and turn south. Merge to the right at Airport Road and continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right on S. Masch Branch Road and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left on Tom Cole Road and continue for 1.3 miles. The Rafes Urban Astronomy Center will be on the right.
There is no parking lot at the RUAC, so you will need to park your vehicle along the roadside outside the Observatory gates. You may want to choose closed-toed footwear as you will be walking in grass to get to the Observatory.
Winter months tend to get very chilly, so you may want to bring your own hot beverages!
During the summer months you might consider bringing your own bug repellant and cool beverages.