August is our "low season." We have fewer events due to the longer daylight hours, more frequent thunderstorms, and related weather postponements.

Fall 2019

September 6th, 8:00 PM: First Friday Stargazing at UTSA's Curtis Vaughan Observatory (CVO).

September 20th, 7:30-10:00 PM: Friday Nights Celestial Lights at UTSA's Curtis Vaughan Observatory (CVO). Topic: "Can We Travel to the Stars?"

Calendar of Events

SALSA Stargazing Outings and Regional Astronomy Events

When does the Sun set in San Antonio?

Curtis Vaughan Observatory (CVO) is located on the top floor of the Flawn Science Building (FLN), on the UTSA main campus. Click below for location and parking.

Note: ALL of our outdoor events are dictated by weather conditions.  Please check the local forecast before you come to an event. If in doubt whether we will be there, please check Facebook or e-mail the address below. We will make every attempt to provide a fast response.

SALSA members serve as volunteers and docents at UTSA's Curtis Vaughan Obseratory, in support of two major programs: "First Friday Stargazing," and "Friday Nights, Celestial Lights."  These take place during the school year, from Jan-May, and Sep-Dec.