Fort Worth Astronomical Society
Noble Observatory — Rising Star Observing Area
A 501(c)(3) non-profit astronomy club serving the Dallas–Fort Worth area since 1949. We host public star parties, operate a remote imaging observatory, and share the night sky with our community.
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60+
Star parties per year
7,000–10,000
People reached annually
75+
Years of astronomy
Observatory Conditions Tonight
90°F
58%
0 Mph
Cloudy
About the Observatory
Remote Imaging Observatory
FWAS members submit imaging requests online and receive processed astrophotography from our research-grade telescope at the Rising Star Observing Area — no travel required.
Bortle Class 2 Dark Sky Site
RSOA in Eastland County, Texas is one of the darkest accessible sites in North Texas — approximately 90 miles west of Fort Worth, rated Bortle Class 2.
How Membership Works
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Submit your imaging targets onlineReceive Your Images
Download processed astrophotographyReady to explore the night sky?
Join FWAS and get access to remote imaging sessions, star parties, member events, and one of the darkest skies in North Texas.