NSS-NT will have their first field trip of the year on January 3rd at the Fort Worth Science and History Museum at 1pm.
Tentatively, everyone should meet at the Noble Planetarium at least fifteen minutes before the 1:30pm show 'Black Holes the Other Side of Infinity.'
Afterward, all who can and wish to close down the museum stay longer until the 5pm closing.
TAS STARGEEZER Star Party
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the first Saturday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Location: | Spring Park |
| Street: | Jonandrea Lane |
| City/State/Zip: | Garland Texas |
This is a wonderful suburban Star Party at a very nice observing site in Spring Park, Jonandrea Lane, Garland, Texas (between Jupiter Rd. and Clear Springs Drive. This party is held on the first Saturday of each month, weather permitting.
This free event begins at dark. Bring the whole family.
UNT Star Party
| Time: | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the first Saturday. |
| Type: | Other |
| Location: | Rafes Urban Astronomy Center |
| Street: | 2350 Tom Cole Road |
| City/State/Zip: | Denton, TX |
Star Parties are held on the 1st Saturday of every Month, and begin 30 minutes after sundown. (Weather permitting)
From I35E & I35W exit Bonnie Brae Road and turn south. Merge to the right at Airport Road and continue for 1.8 miles. Turn right on S. Masch Branch Road and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left on Tom Cole Road and continue for 1.3 miles. The Rafes Urban Astronomy Center will be on the right.
http://www.astronomy.unt.edu/starparties.html
TAS StarFest Star Party
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the second Saturday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Reminder: | There is a reminder set for 1 day before this event. |
| Location: | Frisco Commons Park |
| Street: | McKinney Road |
| City/State/Zip: | Frisco, TX |
Public is welcomed to attend:
This monthly public observing event is held every 2nd Saturday at Frisco Commons Park.
This is a wonderful public park in Frisco. We welcome scout troops, students, and the general public to this monthly event. Map to the park:
http://www.tasobserving.org/frisco/map.html
DARS Launch in Frisco
| Time: | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the third Saturday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Reminder: | There is a reminder set for 1 day before this event. |
| Location: | Frisco Parks Department field on Honey Grove |
| Street: | Frisco Parks Department field on Honey Grove |
| City/State/Zip: | Frisco, TX |
This is the monthly rocket launch for DARS.
http://www.dars.org/Frisco.html
TAS Cedar Hill Star Party
| Time: | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the third Saturday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Location: | JW Williams Park |
| Street: | 1605 High Pointe Lane |
| City/State/Zip: | Cedar Hill, TX |
The public is welcomed to attend:
The Cedar Hill Star Party is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at J.W. Williams Park in Cedar Hill, TX. The southern location has a reduced amount of light pollution on the southern horizons. This free event is open to the public.
Monthly contest, $4 entry fee, pilot meeting @ 9:30
TAS Stars on the Rocks Star Party
| Time: | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every month on the last Sunday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Reminder: | There is a reminder set for 1 day before this event. |
| Location: | The Shores Park |
| Street: | 2358 Shores Blvd. |
| City/State/Zip: | Rockwall, TX |
This is one of Rockwall's nicest neighborhood public parks. The event starts at sunset on the 4th Sunday of each month- weather permitting. See the Google map link below for direction. The observing area is about 50 yards from the street with sidewalk access.
Held each month on the 4th Sunday evening- weather permitting.
FEB 20-21--Dallas, TX (C) Not Presidents Day Contest. Site: Hobby Park, Dallas, TX. GPS Coordinates: 32.866894813795, -96.671481808784 Events: Saturday: Old Time Stunt; Sunday: Classic Stunt. Sponsor: Dallas Model Aircraft Association #1902. CD: Michael D. Scott, 1111 Park Drive, Hillsboro, TX 76645. Phone: 214-478-6263(day) 214-478-6263(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: http://www.DMAA-1902.orgAdditional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10010 Category: RC
MAR 26-28--Tyler, TX (C) Annual Tyler Modelers Club Helicopter Fun-Fly. Site: Northside RC Airpark. GPS Coordinates: 32.3857138, -95.3270972 Events: Sponsor: Tyler Modelers Club #960. CD: Jerry Truell, 2402 Pollard Drive, Tyler, TX 75701. Phone: 903-316-9169(day) 903-316-9169(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.tylermodelers.comThree day event Starting Friday March 26th thru Sunday March 28th. Landing fee $20.00 Overnight camping Okay. Additional Club Information
MAR 26-28--Fort Worth, TX (A) Lone Star Nationals RC Combat 2010. Site: GWS Club Field. GPS Coordinates: 32.7820305, -97.2053583 Events: 750, 755, 760 (JSO) Sponsor: Greater Southwestern Aero Modelers #1140. CD: Ed Kettler, 6725 Grant Lane, Plano, TX 75024. Phone: 469-867-7981(day) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.flygsw.orgCome fly with the best combat pilots in the country at this premier event! Scale 2548 and 3696 on Friday. Open B and SSC on Saturday and Sunday. Spectators welcome. Pilot raffle, Food, electricity on site. AMA and Hard Hats required. Additional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10047 Category: RC
APR 11--Lucas, TX (C) Richardson All Electric Fun Fun Fly. Site: Bratonia Park. GPS Coordinates: 33.107047, -96.5206 Events: Sponsor: Richardson RC Club #623. CD: Ed Kettler, 6725 Grant Lane, Plano, TX 75024. Phone: 469-867-7981(day) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.rrcc.orgBring all of your electric planes and helicopters to this newly upgraded field! Laid back atmosphere with a couple of fun events thrown in. Spectators welcome. Pilot raffle, Prizes, Food, and electricity on site. Additional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10028 Category: RC
APR 17--Tyler, TX (C) TMC Electric Fly-In. Site: North Side R/C Park. GPS Coordinates: 32.3857138, -95.3270972 Events: Sponsor: Tyler Modelers Club #960. CD: Herbie Hobbs, 17915 CR134, Flint, TX 75763. Phone: 903-839-2460(day) 903-839-2460(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.tylermodelersclub.comSecond Annual Electric Fun-Fly. Bring all your electric planes and enjoy a full day of flying fun! Tailgate swap/sale is encouraged. Landing fee $20 includes lunch. See you there! Additional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10024 Category: RC
MAY 01--Sherman, TX (C) 10th Texoma RC Electric Extravaganza. Site: Pete Darter Field. GPS Coordinates: 33.644011, -96.750229 Events: Sponsor: Texoma RC Modelers #276. CD: Joe Denney, 1304 Blanton Drive, Sherman, TX 75092. Phone: 903-819-5843(day) 903-819-5843(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.texomarc.orgEvent is open to all electric flyers. Landing fee is $15, includes lunch. RV Hookup of electric only. Come and enjoy the fun. Additional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10013 Category: RC
AUG 07--Lake Worth, TX (C) Fort Worth Thunderbirds Annual Float-Fly. Site: Lake Worth. GPS Coordinates: 32.813568, -97.49177 Events: Sponsor: Ft. Worth Thunderbirds #1217. CD: Terry Thorpe, 413 Schooner Drive, Azle, TX 76020. Phone: 817-444-8237(day) 817-444-8237(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.fwthunderbirds.orgLocation: Camp Joy City Park � North Shore on Lake Worth From Loop 820 Northwest take Hyw 199 west to Confederate Park Rd. (aka 1886) Turn Left onto 1886 From 1886 Turn Left onto Lakeridge Rd. Lakeridge runs into the parking lot for the float fly. If you get to the water tower on the right you went to far. Landing Fee: $15.00 - Pilot�s Lunch Included Pilot�s Briefing: 9:00am Additional Club Information
TX LogNumber: 10018 Category: RC
NOV 07--Ft. Worth, TX (C) 4th Annual Winter Float Fly. Site: Camp Joy Park, Lake Worth. GPS Coordinates: 32.813669, -97.49186 Events: Sponsor: Fort Worth Thunderbirds #1217. CD: Robert Hoover, 122 Danielle Drive, Weatherford, TX 76087. Phone: 817-614-0056(day) 817-614-0056(eve) E-Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it WebSite: www.fwthunderbirds.orgFun Float Fly with awards to Best Pilot, Best Military, Best Civilian, Best Splash. Additional Club Information
Yuri's Night
| Date: | Monday April 12, 2010 |
| Time: | All Day |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every year. |
| Type: | Party |
| Location: | Worldwide |
Yuri�s Night is a celebration of humanity�s achievements in space. Each April 12, people from around the world come together to mark the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin�s first flight into space (in 1961) and the first launch of the US Space Shuttle (in 1981). Everyone can participate, so come and join us in celebrating our past�and our future�in outer space!
http://yurisnight.net/
Space Day
| Date: | Friday May 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats annually on the first Friday. |
| Type: | Other |
| Phone: | http://www.spaceday.com/ |
No events planned at this time.
World Space Week
| Date: | Monday October 4, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 9:00 am |
| Author: | nssofnt |
| Repeat: | This event repeats every day until Sunday October 10, 2010. |
| Type: | Other |
| Location: | Worldwide |
an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4-10. These dates commemorate two events:
* October 4, 1957 -- Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, thus opening the way for space exploration
* October 10, 1967 � The signing of the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activites of States in the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies.
NCTECH Ham Festival
| Date: | Saturday November 10, 2007 |
| Time: | 8:00 am - 1:00 pm |
| Author: | kb5ylg |
| Repeat: | This event repeats annually on the second Saturday. |
| Type: | Appointment |
| Reminder: | There are reminders set for 7 days and 14 days before this event. |
| Location: | Azle Texas, near Fort Worth |
A great place to buy, sell or swap electronics parts and so forth to build your rocket, radiotelescope or ground station out with. Keep in mind that as a licensed Amateur Radio operator you are automatically granted Space Station and Ground Station priveleges in accordance with you level of license.
http://www.wc5c.org for details on NCTECH
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