{"id":4674,"date":"2019-08-24T09:55:21","date_gmt":"2019-08-24T14:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/austinastro.org\/?page_id=4674"},"modified":"2021-08-03T22:07:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T03:07:37","slug":"dark-sky-site-for-aas-members","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/austinastro.org\/index.php\/dark-sky-site-for-aas-members\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark Sky Site for AAS Members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"AAS Observing Field. Image credit: Sadaf Syed\" src=\"http:\/\/austinastro.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/observingField1.jpg\" alt=\"AAS Observing Field. Image credit: Sadaf Syed\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Great News!<\/h2>\n<p>We have a new Dark Sky Site for the use of all members.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>A porta potty is available on site. There is no power or water available so plan accordingly. So far no one has reported cell phone problems. This is Texas ranch land. You may encounter cattle on the road, driveway, and observing field. Cow patties can be found throughout the observing field. You may also encounter insects and snakes, including rattlesnakes, on the observing field.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Come on out and enjoy great observing with friends under dark skies.<br \/>\nIf you have questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:memberservices@austinastro.org\">memberservices@austinastro.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Members\u2019 access rights and responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p>We must always remember that this site is the private property of the land owner and we can use it for<br \/>\nthe club only by their consent. Always take care to follow these few, very reasonable rules:<\/p>\n<h3>Members in good standing have access for:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Members only star parties<br \/>\n\u2022 Non-public, members only astronomical observing<br \/>\n\u2022 Members may camp overnight in connection with such activities<\/p>\n<h3>Duties:<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Individual AAS members must first request access by email of their plan to observe and receive approval by the owner. This only applies if you wish to go out for private observing on a non-club sponsored night. Approval is not needed for attending Members Only star parties.<\/p>\n<h3>Prohibited Activities<\/h3>\n<p>\u2022 Discharge of firearms or fireworks<br \/>\n\u2022 Loud music<br \/>\n\u2022 Tampering with fences or gates<br \/>\n\u2022 Hunting of any sort<br \/>\n\u2022 Activities which materially interfere with owners use and enjoyment of his\/her adjacent lands.<br \/>\n\u2022 No access to owner\u2019s structures<br \/>\n\u2022 Don\u2019t damage, deface or destroy any property or improvements<br \/>\n\u2022 AAS members are responsible for closing and locking all gates when leaving<br \/>\n<!--\n\n\n<h2>Members Only Star Parties at the Ranch for 2019-2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width: 547px; border: 6px ridge #545565;\">\n\n\n<tbody>\n\n\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000000; background-color: #000000; color: white;\">\n\n\n<td>Date<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>Times<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, August 31, 2019<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:00pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, September 28, 2019<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>7:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, October 19, 2019<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>7:00pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, November 23, 2019<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>5:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, December 21, 2019<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>5:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, January 25, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:00pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, February 22, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>6:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, March 21, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>7:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, April 18, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:00pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, May 16, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:15pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, June 20, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, July 18, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, August 15, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>8:15pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr style=\"background-color: #d0d0d2;\">\n\n\n<td>Saturday, September 19, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>7:30pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n\n<tr>\n\n\n<td>Saturday, October 17, 2020<\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td>7:00pm - 11:00pm<\/td>\n\n\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n\n\n<\/table>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Request a Private Star Party and Directions to the Observing Field<\/h2>\n<p>AAS Members and their guests can request access to the observing field by sending an email to <a href=\"mailto:badwolfranch@bobogigio.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">badwolfranch@bobogigio.com<\/a><br \/>\nPlease also CC: <a href=\"mailto:memberservices@austinastro.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">memberservices@austinastro.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great News! We have a new Dark Sky Site for the use of all members. A porta potty is available on site. There is no power or water available so plan accordingly. So far no one has reported cell phone problems. This is Texas ranch land. 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