The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be hosting for the public a Star Party at Lake Sylvia State Park on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 6:30-10:00 PM 

There will be a presentation at the Park Lodge, at 6:00 PM about the Celestial objects that can be observed during the Star Party.

If the weather forecast calls for cloudy skies on the 21st, the Star Party will be held on Friday February 20th.

The telescopes will be at the southeast corner of the lake, indicated by the arrow labeled Observing Location on the attached map of Lake Sylvia

Lake Sylvia has darker skies than our River Ridge Observatory (RRO).

This map also indicates where you can park to attend the Star Party.

Phone: 501-681-5403

email this club

https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs/caas/home/

CAAS is one of the Mid-South’s outstanding Astronomy Societies. This reflects the diverse spectrum of its membership, from casual sky watchers to amateur and even professional astronomers powering its member and outreach activities.  If you live in central Arkansas, you should join us, either as a guest at a public event, or as a member.  Monthly club meetings are open to the public and held at the Society’s oberving site, while public star parties and presentations are sponsored in various locals during the year. Membership is open to the public at any level of interest or experience and membership offers the opportunity to participate in sustaining the Society’s activities.