2001 - Starhill workday Volunteers needed to help make repairs to the TAS darksite. Anyone willing to help with basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical and general fixing and cleaning is welcome. Bring your tools. This star party will be held at StarHill , our dark sky site in Lloyd, Florida where the skies in January are usually exceptional. Jack Newton and Maurizio Di Sciullo will be our featured speakers on Saturday evening, followed by observing session until dawn.
Space is limited, so register early.
Members will be present to answer questions and share their telescopes. TAS is putting on a day of talks, displays of equipment, photos, books and periodicals as well as views of the sun. Messier Marathon A special session at StarHill to take advantage of the one time a year that most of the Messier objects can be viewed in one evening. Prizes and certificates will be awarded and there is a great grand prize. Quicktime movie of the event .