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Huth Avian has years of experience as an amateur astronomer to share with you!

Proud Member of Austin Astronomical Society since 2001

Owner/operator of "Cackle Observatory"

Cackle Observatory
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Home built roll-off roof observatory housing a
Celestron 9.25" computerized telescope. 

                                            Star Parties
                For an unusual way to spend an evening:

Planning a family reunion or business conference in the area? Want to throw a unique birthday party or host a special event?

Huth Avian is pleased to offer a unique service in the TX Hill Country: book the Cackle Observatory for a night of star-gazing!  One of HA's goals is to share the beauty of the night sky. Jesse will be on hand to position his telescope on some of the most exciting objects our skies have to offer, as well as answering your cosmic questions. Our clear, dry, night skies yield impressive views of the planets, our own Moon, the constellations, galaxies beyond our own Milky Way galaxy, fascinating star clusters, the ISS and other satellites, as well as incredible gas clouds out in deep space. Our state-of-the-art telescope provides a window to the universe and brings otherwise invisible celestial objects into plain view with incredible detail.  Our high-power lasers will ensure that you see everything "up there".  The rings of Saturn, the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter, and the craters and seas on the Moon can easily be seen. These and other sights will all be thoroughly described to you.     (A bonfire with hot dogs, marshmallows and hot chocolate can also be arranged in colder months.)

If you require a daytime activity, we also offer solar viewing. We can accommodate safe observing of our Sun through a telescope fitted with special filters that highlight prominences and sunspots to offer a fascinating view of our own star.

Sessions are available year round.

Can't make it to the observatory?
We may be able to travel to, or near, your location for an event. Please note, while it would be really fun to set up in your backyard, some locations may not provide the best viewing due to buildings, trees, or simply too much light pollution to see some the best objects in the sky. In these cases a suitable location near your event may be used in lieu of your exact location.


Contact us to discuss details and pricing.


Cackle Observatory Clear Sky Chart.... click on chart for info on how to read chart..... use for planning a good night to observe!
   2026 Celestial Events 
  • January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower
  • January 3 - Full Moon - Wolf Moon
  • Jan 18 - New Moon
  • February 1 - Full Moon - Snow Moon
  • Feb 17 - New Moon
  • February 17 - Annular Solar Eclipse
  • March 3 - Full Moon - Worm Moon
  • March 3 - Total Lunar Eclipse (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)
  • ​March 19 - New Moon
  • March 20 - March (vernal) Equinox  2:58am CT
  • April 2 -  Full Moon - Pink Moon
  • April 17 -  New Moon 
  • April 22, 23 - Lyrids Meteor Shower
  • May 1 - Full Moon - Flower Moon
  • May 6, 7 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
  • May 16 - New Moon
  • May 31 - Full Moon, Blue Moon
  • June 15 - New Moon 
  • June 21 - June (summer) Solstice  8:40pm  CT
  • June 29 - Full Moon, Strawberry Moon
  • July 14 - New Moon
  • July 28, 29 - Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower
  • July 29 - Full Moon - Buck Moon
  • August 12 - New Moon
  • August 12 - Total Solar Eclipse (NASA Map and Eclipse Information) (NASA Interactive Google Map)
  • August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower
  • August 28 -  Full Moon - Sturgeon Moon
  • August 28 - Partial Lunar Eclipse (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)
  • September 11 - New Moon
  • September 23 - September (autumn) Equinox   6:17pm CT
  • September 26 - Full Moon, Corn Moon
  • October 7 - Draconids Meteor Shower
  • October 10 - New Moon
  • October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower
  • October 26 - Full Moon, Hunters Moon
  • November 4, 5 - Taurids Meteor Shower
  • Nov 9 - New Moon
  • November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower
  • November 24 - Full Moon, Supermoon, Beaver Moon
  • December 9 -  New Moon
  • December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower
  • December 21 - December Solstice
  • December 21, 22 - Ursids Meteor Shower
  • December 23 - Full Moon, Supermoon, Cold Moon​​