Why STARS?
“It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world.
To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we’ve ever known.”
Carl Sagan
Cosmos,1980
Our Mission
The mission of the South Texas Astronomical Society is to enlighten, connect, and engage the local community through astronomy and space science outreach.
Our Vision
To connect local experts to community members with shared interests in space and science,
To foster a stronger sense of community throughout the Rio Grande Valley through the cosmic perspective, and
To cultivate interest in science, technology, research, engineering, art, and mathematics (STREAM) through the medium of space exploration.
Board of Directors
STARS is a product of the community—comprised of local businesses, organizations, and space enthusiasts coming together to help achieve our goal of fostering an all-inclusive community through astronomy and space science.
Facilitator
PhD Physics Student
LIGO Research Fellow
District 1 Commissioner
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Advisory Board
director of CGWA & CTMO
University of texas - rio grande valley
NASA Solar System Ambassador
International Planetarium Society
Our Partners
