September Star Party

The Austin Astronomical Society hosts star gazing parties a couple of times a month at the Eagle Eye Observatory in Burnet, TX.

A couple of people were interested in going. The next one is September 8th. Burnet TX is about 1.5 hours away from Austin so depending on who is interested we can arrange carpooling.
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The Austin Astronomical Society hosts star gazing parties a couple of times a month at the Eagle Eye Observatory in Burnet, TX.

A couple of people were interested in going. The next one is September 8th. Burnet TX is about 1.5 hours away from Austin so depending on who is interested we can arrange carpooling.

http://www.austinastro.org/Default.aspx?pageId=629253&eventId=404336&EventViewMode=2&CalendarViewType=0&SelectedDate=8/13/2012

Feel free to extend the invite to anyone nerdy interested in space, stars, and the dark :)

From Holly: Here's some more info!

1. Cost: Admission is $4/person

2. Meeting Times:

Option A: The Austin Astronomical Society's Star Party starts at dusk (around 8pm), so one option is to join us at that time.

Option B: We will meet at 6pm at the Eagle Eye Observatory for some light/moderate hiking.

3. Carpooling: I don't know everyone invited, so I'm going to take the casual approach, and let everyone sort themselves out for carpooling. However, I have a car and can haul some folks out, as needed. Message/e-mail me if you need some assistance.

Maps and driving directions are here: http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/hillcountry-resort-texas

4. If we get out there and finding each other is confusing, my cell is 512-656-7941.

Update number 2 from Holly:

The Austin Astronomical Society has some rules on behavior at the Star Party.

TURN OFF YOUR HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS

When you arrive at an observing site after dark, please TURN OFF your car's headlights BEFORE ENTERING THE PARKING AREA. When you leave an observing site after dark, please DO NOT TURN ON your car's headlights UNTIL AFTER YOU EXIT THE PARKING AREA. Turn off any interior lights that can be turned off.

http://www.austinastro.org/Default.aspx?pageId=758078
http://www.austinastro.org/protocol
The main rules are no dogs, no smoking, no aerosol sprays, no white lights after dusk, turn off headlights and interior lights, no flash photography, and no touching.

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