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Linda and I had very different ideas about what exactly a star party was. I thought it would be a bunch of geeks (like me) hanging around telescopes, looking at stars and bragging about their discoveries. Sort of how I would imagine family gathering of fishermen telling stories about the one that got away. Linda … Continue reading McDonald Observatory Star Party
While staying at Davis Mountains State Park (Adjusting to Altitude and Making Plans) outside Fort Davis, Texas, we drove the road toward Alpine, Texas and stopped at the Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute (CDRI). We have been to CDRI a number of times since we first came to Fort Davis in 2002. Every time we have … Continue reading Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
On Wednesday, while staying at Davis Mountains State Park, we headed further into the mountains for a McDonald Observatory tour. The drive was, as always, spectacular. The McDonald Observatory is on the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce Scenic Loop. Broad vistas, amazing rock formations, Civilian Conservation Core roadside turnouts and at steep twisty turning mountain road … Continue reading McDonald Observatory Tour
After returning to The Runaway Train Cafe for lunch, we drove across Brownwood to see the Lehnis Railroad Museum. While paying the $3 per adult entrance fee, the docent told us about all the museum offered. The main features are the model railroad layouts which are done in different gauges/sizes. The Martin & Frances Lehnis … Continue reading Continuing With The Brownwood Train Theme