2012 Messier Marathon ~ March 22-24, 2012
Spend three incredible nights on the 3RF campus!
Enjoy perfect skies, 110 Messier objects and great company!
The mini star party lasts three nights. Challenge yourself to find all 110 Messier objects in a single night, plus as many of David Moody’s Challenge Objects as you can (for extra points in case tie-breakers are needed). Download the registration form and return it to Cady Alvarado in our Crowell office. The registration fee is $50 and there are T-shirt, meal plan and bunkhouse options daily. In addition to medals and a trophy, this year we will also have door prizes! (Yes, you must be present to win!). Events located at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus.
Please click here for our registration form.
Star Parties
Public star parties are held monthly at Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus. For more information, see our Comanche Springs, Driving Directions and Observing Conditions pages.
Star Party Dates – 2012
January 21 – DSO* / January 28 – Lunar
February 18 – DSO* / February 25 – Lunar
April 21 – DSO* / April 28 – Lunar
May 12 – Lunar / May 19 DSO*
June 23 – DSO* / June 30 – Lunar
July 14 – Lunar / July 21 – DSO*
August 18 – DSO* / August 25 – Lunar
September 15 – DSO* / September 22 – Lunar
October 13 – DSO* / October 20 – Lunar
November 10 – DSO* / November 17 – Lunar
December 8 – DSO* / December 15 – Lunar
*DSO – Dark Sky Observation
Open Campus Dates – 2012
Available for groups – BY RESERVATION ONLY.
January 23-27, February 20-24, April 23-27
May 14-18, September 17-21, October 15-19
November 12-16, December 10-14