Astronomy Day
The George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park
Astronomy Day will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 3 to 11 pm. at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park one hour southwest of Houston, Texas. Park entrance fee is $3.00 per person in the vehicle age 13 and older. No charge for children 12 and under. $2 per day, per person for Texas residents 65 on 9/1/95 or after. For a map to Brazos Bend State Park, click here. For more information about Astronomy Day, write to gobserve@consolidated.net. For more information about the Brazos Bend State Park, or to find out about camping, call toll free: (800)792-1112, or Austin: (512)389-4800.
George Observatory's entire "Astronomy Day" event is FREE to the public!
On any other Saturday night, the cost for viewing through the George
Observatory telescopes is $5.00 per person.Come out and enjoy...
Indoor and Outdoor Presentations starting at 4:00 PM
Challenger Center Flight Simulations - "Rendezvous With a Comet"
Observe Sunspots and Solar Prominences
Observe the Moon and Deep Sky Objects
Professional Research Telescope Viewing (36", 18", 14" and 11")
Dozens of Amateur Telescopes to View the Skies
Face Painting
How to Get Started in Astronomy
How to Use and Purchase Telescopes
Astronomy Buttons
Free Material and Astronomy Handouts
Meet the Local Astronomy Clubs
Ham Radio Display (Talk to other countries!)
Indoor Displays (CCD Imaging, Interactive computers, Meteorites, Light Pollution)
The George Observatory Gift Shop will be open for the entire event!
Food on site will be sold by Pizza Hut
Outdoor
Speakers* (15 - 20 minutes) |
3:30 PM
Aaron Clevenson (NHAC) - "Purchasing a Telescope" |
Indoor
Speakers* (40 minutes) Geraldine and JC Reina will introduce all speakers in the lecture room. |
3:30 PM
Hernan Contreras (JSCAS) - "Astronomical Oddities" |
*Times and Speakers are subject to change
Daytime Events
Indoor Activities | Presentations |
Solar Observing | Speakers |
How a Telescope works | Telescope Operators |
Big Dobsonians | Helpful Volunteers |
Face Painting | Visitors Center |
The Challenger Center
A Space Place for Kids
The Mission:
"Rendezvous with a Comet"
Night Time Events
36" Research Dome
Open dome | Waiting on Sunset | ||
Lots of Telescopes
for night time viewing of the sky
Come and enjoy all the fun of the day time and night time activities, and learn a little something about Astronomy too!