Big, bright stars at Texas Night Sky Festival

Right: Under a blanket of stars, Austin resident Sarah Ashworth (center) peers through a telescope as others walk around during Saturday’s Texas Night Sky Festival held at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Many made their way to Dripping Springs for the second annual event, which was hosted by the International Dark Sky Association, the city of Dripping Springs and the Hays County Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists. The event featured science activities and exhibits, food trucks and the chance at night to observe the heavens.