Curtis Vaughan Jr. Observatory at UTSA

Curtis Vaughan Jr. Observatory at UTSA The Curtis Vaughan Observatory is to provide quality public education, outreach and research in astronomy and space sciences.

The Curtis Vaughan Observatory is dedicated to promoting Astronomy and Space Sciences through Outreach and Research. We are located on the 4th floor of the Flawn Science building at the University of Texas At San Antonio main campus located in Northwest San Antonio Texas.

05/01/2026

Sadly we have to cancel again First Friday Stargazing due to inclement weather.

04/03/2026

Tonight‘s first Friday stargazing event has been canceled due to weather

03/05/2026

First Friday Stargazing for Friday March 6 has been canceled due to forecast weather conditions.

Satellite launch from California visible over the Big Bend of Texas tonight. The almost full Moon lit up the landscape l...
01/03/2026

Satellite launch from California visible over the Big Bend of Texas tonight. The almost full Moon lit up the landscape like daylight in this time exposure but if you look closely you can see stars visible in the sky.

12/19/2025

No, you will not be able to view 3i/Atlas. It’s extremely faint even for most telescopes.

12/05/2025

Tonight‘s first Friday stargazing event is canceled due to forecasted clouds.

11/05/2025

First Friday Stargazing this Friday beginning at sunset, Lecture starts at 7:30

11/05/2025
10/02/2025

First Friday Stargazing tomorrow
Lecture topic at 7:30 pm:
The Vera Rubin Telescope

09/17/2025

We will be at McAllister Park tonight starting at sunset at the Salgado Creek Trailhead.

Address

1 UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX
78249

Opening Hours

6pm - 11pm

Telephone

+12104585731

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