CTAS PUBLIC STAR PARTY
Central Texas Astronomical Society (CTAS) will have Star Viewing Parties for the general public and members. CTAS members will be at The Wetlands (outside Waco), Overlook Park (outside Belton), and in Hubbard, TX. Bring out any telescopes you have or just enjoy those set up by CTAS members.
If this event is cancelled due to weather, a cancellation notice will be posted by 5 PM on the CTAS website: http://www.centexastronomy.org/. Please check this site for directions and more information on CTAS and this event. helps highlight ways the general public can get involved
Bring a small flashlight and dress for the weather. In the event we have weather that will not permit viewing, we will post the cancellation on our web site by 5pm. Please check
http://www.centexastronomy.org/ for more information on CTAS and directions to the viewing sites..
Contact Information:
Dave Eisfeldt
Waco Star Parties Coordinator
Unless otherwise noted, monthly star parties are at the Lake Waco Wetlands ("WW") at 1752 Eichelberger Crossing Road.
Directions: From Interstate 35 take the Exit 330 and proceed west (toward Meridian) on Hwy. 6/Loop 340. Continue for approximately ten miles to the intersection of Hwy 6 & FM 185. Turn right onto FM 185 and continue 0.6 miles then turn left on Eichelberger Crossing Road. The Lake Waco Wetlands Research and Education Center will be 1.6 miles on your right at 1752 Eichelberger Crossing Road. [Click below for a map.
Want some ideas for objects to observe? Go to the Public Viewing Lists in our Documents Section and select the current month.
Want to know more? Click on these links:
Map to Waco Wetlands
Directions to Reynolds Creek Park (formerly Speegleville I Park)
Sky Tips to get the most out of our public star parties
Reports on Waco Public Events for reports on past Waco events.
Also you may contact:
Alexander R Pruss
email arpruss@gmail.com
Waco Wetlands -- Latitude: N 31 deg 36 min Longitude: W 97 deg 18 min
Central Texas Astronomical Society
Wetlands Star Party
2013 Schedule
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Date
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Event
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Start Time
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End Time
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No event
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February 2
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Waco Wetlands
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
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March 2
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Waco Wetlands
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6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
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April 13
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Waco Wetlands
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7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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May 4
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Waco Wetlands
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8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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June 1
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Waco Wetlands
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8:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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June 29
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Waco Wetlands
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8:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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July 27
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Waco Wetlands
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8:30 pm
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10:00 pm
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August 31
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Waco Wetlands
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7:45 pm
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10:00 pm
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September
28
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Waco Wetlands
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7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
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October 26
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Waco Wetlands
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6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
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November 23
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Waco
Wetlands
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5:30 pm
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9:00 pm
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Notice
We will cancel this event if the weather looks hopeless for stargazing. You will receive a cancellation email if you have registered with us on-line. Otherwise, we will post a cancellation notice by 5:00 pm the night of the event. Check our website at:
http://www.centexastronomy.org