Learn why and how night-friendly and safe exterior lighting at your home and business can help Spring Branch become an International Dark Sky Community.   Preserving the Night Sky and Reducing Light Pollution presentation by Comal County Friends of the Night Sky Wednesday, December 6th Beefy's on the Green 12910 US Hwy 281N, Spring Branch, 78070 6:30 - 7:30 PM Come a little early to order and enjoy dinner during the presentation and Q & A.   Spring Branch is working to join Blanco, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Horseshoe Bay, and Wimberly as an International Dark Sky Community in the Hill Country [...]

CCFNS Presentation

CCFNS Presentation at the Fischer Store School Community Center - School in Historic District

CCFNS will be exhibiting at the Bulverde Jubilee & Craft Show.  The City of Bulverde will be inviting ten businesses to make their outdoor lighting dark sky compliant.  Our booth will be right next tot he City's table for educational outreach.

CCFNS will Be presenting "Saving the Night Sky" prior to the Star Party at Guadalupe River State Park from 5:15 PM to 6:15 PM followed by a star party hosted by the San Antonio Astronomical Association.

Keeping Dark Skys in the Big Bend Region

Please join us at the Land and Sky Celebration, a benefit event for environmental conservation in Comal County.  May 3, 2025 at 5080 Purgatory Road, New Braunfels, TX.

For millennia humanity has gazed up at the stars and wondered about our place in the universe. From the ancient Greek personifying the stars as Gods, to the Aztec predicting what will come as the universe turns like clockwork; we have always been fascinated by the potential of what’s above. Unfortunately, one third of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way. Light pollution has rendered it unseeable in most of the modern world. The Stars at Night is the story of a group of artists, astronomers, everyday people, and a crew of young filmmakers as they embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the deep [...]

For millennia humanity has gazed up at the stars and wondered about our place in the universe. From the ancient Greek personifying the stars as Gods, to the Aztec predicting what will come as the universe turns like clockwork; we have always been fascinated by the potential of what’s above. Unfortunately, one third of humanity can no longer see the Milky Way. Light pollution has rendered it unseeable in most of the modern world. The Stars at Night is the story of a group of artists, astronomers, everyday people, and a crew of young filmmakers as they embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the deep [...]

We combine our November and December meetings into one Holiday Dinner.  This year it will be at the Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill North, 20884 FM 306, Canyon Lake, TX 78133.  Anyone interested in preserving the night sky is welcome to attend.  Learn about our efforts, meet our board members, and find out what you can do to help preserve the night sky in Comal County.  This event is free except for the cost of your own food and drinks.