"Bill Nunnelee" wrote in message
ink.net...
Have you tried the local astronomy club yet? I'm sure they know some good
(and safe) dark sky sites.

http://www.austinastro.org/



"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




Bill, I have not tried them yet...Going to check out WCAS as well, since
they meet just a few blocks from me!
Thanks,
jojo