Local Events
Think Astronomy will once again be conducting star parties at Westcave Nature Preserve this Fall and Winter. The scheduled dates are:
Saturday, September 6, 2008 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday, December 6, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The events will consist of a 45 minute indoor talk followed by a star party. Please call John at Westcave Preserve (830) 825-3442 to signup for one of the dates. Each event is limited to approximately 20 individuals.
The Austin Astronomical Society hosts public star parties at it's observatory at the Canyon of the Eagles nature lodge on Lake Buchanan. Public events are scheduled for the following dates in 2008 (dusk until midnight):
Saturday, July 26th
Saturday, August 30th
Saturday, September 20th
Saturday, October 18th
Saturday, November 22nd
Saturday, December 20th