ALCon Expo 2006 - August 4-5, 2006

Howdy!

You are invited to Texas for ALConExpo 2006, the Astronomical
League's annual grand gathering of amateur astronomers!

ALConExpo 2006 will take place on August 4-5, 2006. The Texas
Astronomical Society of Dallas is the host society for ALConExpo 2006,
this year's Astronomical League Convention. Convention activities,
including the traditional Star-B-Que and a public outdoor star party,
will take place on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington,
located in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Convention
headquarters will be the E. H. Hereford University Center. The College
of Science at UT Arlington is the on campus sponsor. The Astronomical
League's Annual Council Meeting will be held in the University Center
on August 3, 2006.

Visit the ALCON Expo 2006 website to register online: www.alconexpo.com

Or download your registration form from our website:

http://www.alconexpo.com/pdf/AlconRe...onForm2006.PDF

and mail to:

ALCon/Expo 2006 Registration
Post Office Box 25162
Dallas, TX 75225

GREAT SPEAKERS include ...

David J. Eicher, Editor, Astronomy Magazine
Scott Roberts, Vice President, Brand Community for Meade Instruments
Corporation
Robert L. Gent, President, Astronomical League; and Vice-President,
International Dark Sky Association.
Dean W. Chandler, President, Central Texas Astronomical Society
Dr. James Horwitz, Chairman of Physics, UT Arlington
Jason Ware, Astrophotographer Extraordinaire, Galaxy Photography

.... and many others!

HOUSING

On Campus Accommodations are available In Arlington Hall. Reservations
and Payment MUST be received by May 29, 2006

Single Room: $50 Per Person Per night - 2 Twin Beds
Double Room: $40 Per Person Per Night - 3 Single Beds per Suite, Shared
Bath

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations are available at a special rate of $89.00 per night at
the following Marriott hotels:

SpringHill Suites: 817-860-2737 www.marriott.com/dfwsh
TownePlace Suites: 817-861-8728 www.marriott.com/dfwta

Phone Bookings: Contact either hotel directly or call toll free
800-932-2198. You must ask for ALConExpo 2006 Group Rate to receive the
special rate.
Hotel reservations must be made by July 5, 2006!

For complete information on ALCONExpo 2006, visit our website:
www.alconexpo.com

Come to Texas for ALConExpo 2006. While you're here ...

Explore the Lone Star Sky!