The best places in Texas to stargaze during Dark Sky Week

Enchanted Rock State Park in the Hill Country



-International dark sky park

-Class 3 park with very dark skies Enchanted Rock State Park in the Hill Country



-International dark sky park

-Class 3 park with very dark skies Photo: Melissa Ward Aguilar, HOUSTON CHRONICLE Photo: Melissa Ward Aguilar, HOUSTON CHRONICLE Image 1 of / 26 Caption Close The best places in Texas to stargaze during Dark Sky Week 1 / 26 Back to Gallery

Texas is full of parks if you're in need of good stargazing session, especially during International Dark Sky Week.

The week, which lasts through April 21, according to the event's website, was created to call attention to light pollution and its effects by a high school student in 2003. To celebrate, Big Bend Ranch State Park will host an event Saturday.

"I want people to be able to see the wonder of the night sky without the effects of light pollution," said Jennifer Barlow, the student who created dark sky week.

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Visitors looking to learn more about light pollution can go to Barton Warnock Visitor Center at Big Bend Ranch State Park April 21 for a presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Those who can't make it out, have a number of options for parks with dark skies.

Click through the slideshow to see what parks are the best for stargazing in Texas.

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