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Posts Made By: Allen Ball

May 29, 2003 01:05 AM Forum: My group wants a donation or deal for our cause

Donations to our club

Posted By Allen Ball

Hello All,

We are a small astronomy club in Tn. in search of donations to help out with public outreach. We work with 5 local libraries and sponsor an astronomy club at a local middle school.
Any donations would be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Allen
Cumberland Astronomical Society
http://mistal2.tripod.com/CAS

January 18, 2006 05:40 AM Forum: Star Parties

TSSP 2006

Posted By Allen Ball

Hello Folks,

I'd like to let everyone know about the upcoming Tn. Spring Star
Party, being held at Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tn.

This event will be co-sponsored by the Cumberland Astronomical Society
and the Tn. Astronomy in the Parks Society.

Dates are Mar.31-Apr.2 There is no registration fee,but attendees wil
be responsible for lodging and food. The park is offering a star party
package, which includes 2 nights (for 2 people) at the inn and 2 meals
(breakfast) for $104.00 The rooms are very nice and is a short walk to
the observing field.
There will be several programs during the day Saturday and a free concert by
John Serrie (space music fame) that night.
Vendors include Burgess Optical and Jim Fly.

For more info, click on the link below, then TSSP 2006

http://cumberlandastronomicalsociety.org

Thanks!

Allen





January 12, 2007 01:49 AM Forum: Star Parties

TSSP 2007

Posted By Allen Ball

Hello Folks,

The third annual Tennessee Spring Star Party will be held March 16-18 at Fall Creek Falls State Park, near Pikeville, Tn.

The speaker list is being finalized and will be posted shortly.
Jonn Serrie will be giving a concert on the observing field on Saturday, Mar.17.

For more info,

http://CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org

Click on TSSP 2007 link.

Thanks and hope to see ya'll there.

Allen

January 14, 2007 09:11 PM Forum: Home Observatories

Exploradome?

Posted By Allen Ball

Hi All,

Does anyone have any comments on the Exploradome?

http://www.explora-dome.com/

Thanks!

Allen


December 28, 2007 10:58 PM Forum: Star Parties

Tennessee Spring Star Party 2008

Posted By Allen Ball

Hi Folks,

The 2008 Tennessee Spring Star Party will be held April 4-6 at beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park, in Pikeville, Tn.

Again, there will be no registration fee to attend, but those attending will be responsible for food and lodging.
Fall Creek Falls State Park will be offering a star party package for the TSSP 2008 dates.
We are finalizing the speakers and I'll post the speaker lineup as soon it's set.
For more info, click on the link below.

http://CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org
Click on TSSP 2008 link

Thanks and hope to see you in April!


Allen

January 11, 2009 05:04 PM Forum: Star Parties

Tennessee Spring Star Party 2009

Posted By Allen Ball

Hi All,

Sponsored by the Cumberland Astronomical Society and Astronomy in the Parks Society, TSSP 2009 will be held at beautiful Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee, Apr.24-26. There will be speakers Friday evening and all day Saturday, with all night observing on both nights. The speakers promise to be very enjoyable and interesting to novices and experienced amateur astronomers alike.
The speaker list is being finalized and will be announced soon.

Admission to TSSP 2009 is free, with attendees responsible for lodging and meals. Fall Creek Falls State Park will be offering a discounted star party package for lodging at the Inn for April 24-26, 2009. There are campsites available as well.

Star party info at http://CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org

Fall Creek Falls State Park is located in Pikeville, Tn

Fall Creek Falls State Park website http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls/

Contact info,

Lloyd Watkins [email protected]

Allen Ball [email protected]

Scott Smith [email protected]


Thanks and hope see ya'll in April!

Allen

May 19, 2009 04:33 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

Changing e-mail address to a Gmail account, what d

Posted By Allen Ball

Hi All,
I'm changing my e-mail address to a g-mail account. My old address will not be offered with my new provider. What do I do? I know I'll need to pay $12 to re-register. Is that it?

Thanks!

Allen

July 4, 2005 10:55 PM Forum: Star Parties

Fall Creek Falls TN Star Party?

Posted By Allen Ball

John Miele said:

I am trying to find some information concerning any star parties being held this Summer at Fall Creek Falls in Tennessee. Does anyone know who I could contact for information? Thank you.

John Miele
VBAS

Hi John,

The next star party held at Fall Creek Falls will be held July 8-9th. The star parties are jointly sponsored by the Astronomy in the Parks Society and Fall Creek Falls State Park. There will also be a star party held Aug.5-6th at the same location. If you need more info, you can contact Lloyd Watkins at watkinslk at comcast dot net.

There will also be a star party held at Camp Nakanawa (Crossville, Tn) on Oct.7-9th. The star party is sponsored by the Barnard-Seyfert Astronomical Society.
http://bsasnashville.com

Also, the Tennessee Spring Star Party will be held at Fall Creek Falls, Mar.31-Apr.2 2006. This star party free and open to all. The only costs involved are lodging and food, which participants are responsible for obtaining. There is lodging at the inn, offered at a very good price (50% off regular fees, IIRC). This star party is co-sponsored by the Cumberland Astronomical Society and the Astronomy in the Parks Society.

I hope this of some help,

Allen
CAS
http://CumberlandAstronomicalSociety.org