Schreiner University announces Fall 2021 Star Party dates

Schreiner University has announced the return of its Star Parties at the Loftis Family Science Center and observatory for the Fall 2021 semester. The events are free to attend and open to the public.

Participants will be able to view celestial objects in the Hill Country sky inside the domed observatory containing Schreiner’s 16-inch telescope. Additionally, several 8-inch telescopes will be available for public viewing.

The Loftis Family Science Center was made possible by a gift from the late Dennis Loftis, an amateur – but accomplished – astronomer. The 3,500-square-foot facility also includes a field biology lab and classroom.

Free parking will be available adjacent to the center, with the entrance gate located along East Main Street across from the Schreiner University baseball fields. Participants may come and go at any time throughout the evening.

Scheduled dates for the parties are: Friday, September 3, at 8:30 p.m., Friday, October 8, at 8:00 p.m. and Friday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. The event(s) will be canceled if inclement weather is present.

For additional information contact Dr. Kim Arvidsson at KDArvidsson@schreiner.edu or call (830) 792-7249.