Like ever'body else has said, it's a pretty nice group. Some are Austin
Astro Club members, some (like me) aren't. The only Fridays when there are
very few people out are near the full moon. I went out last Friday, and
there were about 15 people or so. Only one or two people set up because of
the clouds. The ones who did spent most of their time looking at the "oasis
nebula" across the lake - with a good 'scope you can practically read the
labels on the beer bottles a half mile away (smile). Hope to see you out
there sometime. I usually have a vintage orange C8 on an unusual tripod, but
in a couple of weeks you'll see me with an 8" truss dob I'm building around
a mirror I just finished figuring (to a .98 strehl!) (thanks again LarryG!)

- Chris


"jojo" wrote in message
y.com...
Hi,

My question is regarding Mansfield Dam as
I keep getting conflicting information.

Some say the dam was closed to foot traffic after 9/11 and never reopened.
Some say if you go on the right night (which night would that be?)
or have a telescope with you "they" will let you on the dam.

Can anyone here update me on this?

I am looking for a relatively dark location, not to far away from where I
live.
I have tried 2 fields here in Round Rock. One I was asked to leave by the
police
(what on earth can be harmful about a girl with a telescope?) and one was
a
rewrite
of the "attack of the killer fire ants". Texans will understand how
painful
that trip was.

Thanks,

jojo