ANSA NEWS!
Arkansas Natural Sky Association
ANSA is a membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit & the Arkansas chapter of DarkSky International.
💫 We are THREE WEEKS away from the 2026 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival!
If you haven't already, be sure to download and review the Festival Guide for essential information about our event including specific location, directions, activities, schedule, policies, preparation suggestions etc.
Festival Guides: darkskyarkansas.org/darkskyfestival/#guides
On this page you will find the official event guide along with other helpful documents:
🔭 Star Party Program
📷 Milky Way Photo Workshop
🔎 Celestial Scavenger Hunt
👀 Binocular Advice
If you encounter any problems or have questions, email stella@darkskyarkansas.org
✨ Can't wait to see you all under the stars!
Central Arkansas Astronomical Society Public Star Party tonight (4th) at Lakeview West. Come see the Milky Way.
Upcoming Events – Central Arkansas Astronomical Society
www.caasastro.org
Scroll down to learn more about us. Use the menu below and floating buttons to the right to see upcoming events, recent news, sky conditions, areas for new observers and members.
🔭 We are ONE MONTH away from the 2026 Arkansas Dark-Sky Festival!
🐻 Very excited to meet you all once again under the Summer Milky Way at the Bear Creek Log Cabins property.
🎟️ Please take note, *registration is required* for all guests.
⛺ Whether you plan to camp or commute, you must reserve your spot at the festival here: darkskyarkansas.org/festival-guest-registration/
🚙 Registration includes a free 2026 event decal. You'll set it on your dash as proof of payment. Afterward, stick it on your car or elsewhere to show your support for Natural Skies.
🚨 The number of vehicles may be limited, and registration will close once the limit is reached.
✨ All proceeds will go toward the Arkansas Natural Sky Association's advocacy efforts.
