Eagle Eye Observatory open for spring stargazing season
One of the two telescopes at the Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Resort. Courtesy Photo
Catch a glimpse of the stars this spring at Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park in Burnet, now open to the public for nighttime stargazing sessions.
The observatory, guided by lifelong astronomer extraordinaire Jim Sheets, features high-powered telescopes capable of viewing distant nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies. Daily nighttime sessions, typically starting between 8-10:30 p.m., are available by reservation.
Admission is $25 per adult, $15 ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and younger.
For more seasoned astronomers, self-guided discovery pads are available just outside the observatory with space to set up their own telescopes.
Eagle Eye Observatory sits along a hilltop near Lake Buchanan as part of the Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park, located at 16942 RR 2341 with a Burnet address. Interested guests can contact 512-473-3366 for more information, or register for the experience on the Canyon of the Eagles website.