Most of us try to avoid Scorpions. They
sting! However, the Central Texas
Astronomical Society will feature Scorpio, the Scorpion at its monthly
stargazing on July 24th. The public is invited,
and there is no charge.
Attendees are encouraged to bring telescopes or binoculars if they have
them. However all that is really required is being excited about
sharing the wonders of the night sky. Members of the Astronomical
Society will be on hand to give a guided tour of star clusters, the Milky
Way, and other great sights in the Scorpion that lurks in our summer sky. The Society regrets that it cannot offer a
makeup date in case of rain. However clouds frequently clear in the
evening, so every effort will be made to stay until at least 9:00pm, before
giving up for the night.
Where: Overlook Park Near Stillhouse Dam. Take Highway 190 to the exit for
FM 1670, which is about 2 miles west of Interstate 35. Overlook Park
is south on FM 1670 just past the Army Corps of Engineers Office where
there is a tall radio tower.
When: June 24th, 2004. We will begin setting up at 8:00pm. Cost:
None.
Equipment: None required, but a small flashlight would be helpful
after dark. Further information: Check the Calendar on the Central Texas Astronomical
Society website at
http://www.centexastronomy.org ,
for more
information on these events.
The Central Texas Astronomical Society, Inc. is a nonprofit group of
private individuals dedicated to promoting the study and enjoyment of
astronomy. Thanks to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permission
to use Overlook Park.
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