It's that time of year. You will need to go to their website to submit your registration applications. The website is http://www.texasstarparty.org .


Serious amateur astronomers have come to appreciate the "observer's environment" on the mile-high Prude Ranch, where bothersome lights and traffic are strictly controlled to reduce interference to photographers and observers. And during the daytime, there are many activities to keep you busy:

* Tours of nearby McDonald Observatory,
* Afternoon talks by amateur and professional astronomers and telescope makers,
* Prude Ranch activities including swimming pool, horseback riding, tennis, and hiking,
* Evening presentations given by special guests,
* Tour nearby mountains, Big Bend National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, the Marfa Lights, and raft trips down the Rio Grande river,
* Amateur Radio links world-wide and live Weather satellite coverage,
* Fellowship with over 500 astronomy enthusiasts including informal talks, flea markets/trading, and astronomy vendor displays.
* Prude Ranch facilities include motel rooms, family cabins, bunkhouses, RV hookups, and camping with convenient bathhouses. A western-style dining room is available for your meals.


Join us for the 2009
Texas Star Party
April 19thru 26th near Fort Davis, Texas

Meeting of the CCAS
June 13, 2008.


Chuck Irby
Galina Reid
Roy Ellzey
Chris Jones
Joey & Karen Martin
Dale Smolik
Sabrina Krueger
Joe Krueger
Emily C. Soto
Milisa Roitser
Rick “Smiley” Harrell
Dale Crisman
John P. Corkill
Marcia Ventura
Michelle Ramon
Gene Glass