Get Starry-Eyed at Eagle Eye Observatory

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has attention turning to the sky in the Highland Lakes as the area is in the path of totality. At Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort, attention is always on the sky — the night sky.

The resort is located on the shores of Lake Buchanan in Burnet, far from any light pollution that could hinder stargazing. The observatory is one of a kind in the Highland Lakes and opens up the beauty of the night sky to stargazers of all ages.

The state-of-the-art facility is equipped with a host of technological marvels that truly put stars in your eyes. The best evenings for stargazing with the naked eye are those without moonlight competing for attention with the stars; however, at Eagle Eye, technology puts moonlight in check. A variety of high-powered, advanced telescopes with computer-enhanced imaging and astronomical instruments — and astronomers who are well-versed in using them — bring the night sky to life. The observatory’s roof opens up to the stars and the eagle eyes of the facility’s five telescopes.

Guests can embark on a guided journey through the stars at regularly scheduled astronomy sessions. They can also bring their own telescopes to set up on one of the 31 pads available just outside the observatory. Reservations are required for the guided astronomy sessions.

Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort is located at 16942 RR 2341 in Burnet, Texas. To make a reservation for a guided astronomy session, call 512-334-2070.