A Month for Stargazing: Austin PBS Presents The Stars at Night October 2026

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Austin PBS will broadcast The Stars at Night, a celebrated documentary exploring the connections between astronomy, mythology, and dark-sky conservation.

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Month for Stargazing: Austin PBS Presents The Stars at Night October 2026
A Celebration of Astronomy, Mythology, Storytelling, and Dark-Sky Conservation.

Austin PBS will broadcast The Stars at Night, a celebrated
documentary exploring the connections between astronomy, mythology, and dark-sky conservation,
in October 2026, a month that brings an exciting lineup of celestial highlights, from planetary
oppositions, active meteor showers, and the celebration of Dark Sky Month in much of the US.

Directed by Emmy^® and Peabody^® Award-winning producer Elizabeth “Betty” Buckley, The Stars at
Night blends science, storytelling, and cultural history to explore how humans across time and place
have looked to the stars for meaning—and why protecting the night sky is increasingly important.
The broadcast will air throughout Texas Dark Sky Month, aligning with Dark Sky Month observances
across the state and all over the US.

Austin PBS has scheduled a featured repeat broadcast on Wednesday, 10/7/2026 at 9pm.
Timed with globally recognized dark-sky awareness initiatives, the broadcasts highlight Texas’s
leadership in dark-sky conservation, inviting viewers of all ages to reconnect with the wonder of the
night sky. “We’re thrilled to partner with Austin PBS to bring The Stars at Night to audiences locally and
nationally,” said Buckley, “Public television is the perfect home for this film—one that celebrates
curiosity, science, and our shared responsibility to protect a vital natural resource.”

The Stars at Night had its World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival and has since screened at
festivals and events around the world. The film is produced by Environmental Arts Alliance (EAA), a
nonprofit dedicated to telling stories that inspire environmental stewardship and cultural connection.
Shot by cinematographer/producer Jonathan Jackson of Austin City Limits, the film features
astronomer/artist Tyler Nordgren, Nat Geo Explorer Babak Tafreshi, mythologist John Bucher, author
Amy Jackson as well as night sky advocates from around the world: Rayan Khan (Cosmic Tribe),
Susan Murbana & Chu Owen (Traveling telescope) and Dark Sky Advocates from the Netherlands and
Vietnam.

Broadcast & Streaming Information:
• Available nationwide via PBS World. Check your local listings.
• Austin PBS Broadcast: Thursday, 10/7/26. 9:00 PM
• Available to stream now via the PBS app: https://www.pbs.org/show/the-stars-at-night/
About the Director/writer:
Elizabeth (Betty) Buckley is an Emmy- and Peabody Award–winning producer, director, and educator
whose 25-year career spans PBS, HBO, National Geographic, and Curiosity Stream, with a focus on
storytelling, mentorship, and creative leadership in Texas and beyond.

About Environmental Arts Alliance:
Environmental Arts Alliance (EAA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using storytelling, film,
and the arts to inspire environmental awareness and community engagement.

About Austin PBS:
Since 1962, Austin PBS has been a part of Central Texas, delivering programs that educate, entertain,
and inspire. As the only locally owned and operated nonprofit public television station in Central
Texas, Austin PBS uses its unique position to serve as a bridge to the community and provide
essential services to 3 million potential viewers in more than 20 counties across the region.
Austin PBS broadcasts 35,000 hours of curated content across four channels, devoted to education,
arts and culture, and news and public affairs. We also provide a safe space for kids to learn and grow
through our Austin PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. The station is home to beloved, award-winning Austin
PBS Original series such as Austin City Limits, Overheard with Evan Smith, Central Texas Gardener, as
well as the Regional Lone Star Emmy^®-nominated weekly news and feature program Austin InSight,
which blends in-depth reporting, incisive interviews, and Austin PBS’s signature storytelling style as
part of our expanded commitment to news and public affairs.
Tune into Austin PBS through one of our 4 channels, or stream online with the PBS App. Become a
member and receive Austin PBS Passport, which gives station supporters access to even more content
online—binge entire series before they air or catch up on programs you may have missed.

Austin PBS Media Contacts:
Maureen Coakley
coakleypress@gmail.com

Environmental Arts Alliance / The Stars at Night Contacts:
Dawson Smith
dsaudia7@gmail.com (512) 879.7365

Elizabeth Buckley
bbcreative@me.com (210) 314.9370

Elizabeth Buckley
Environmental Arts Alliance
bbcreative@me.com