Monthly Archives: March 2010

Interview with Fred Koch of the Three Rivers Foundation (3RF)

As I mentioned in a previous blog post, the Seventh Annual Deepest South Texas Star Safari was held under the auspices of the Three Rivers Foundation. While in Coonabarabran, Australia, I was fortunate enough to sit down for a conversation … Continue reading

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Coonabarabran – Clear Dark Skies

Hello again from Coonabarabran – the Astronomy Capital of Australia. As I promised, this blog post will address the wonderful Southern Skies and our fantastic viewing experiences here at The Seventh Annual Deepest South Texas Star Safari (DSTSS). As I … Continue reading

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Greetings From Australia

Hello from Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. I am happy to report that we are having a fantastic time at the Deepest South Texas Star Safari (DSTSS). Before I go further, I guess I should describe how this trip "works". We are … Continue reading

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Off to Australia

In just a few days, we’ll be leaving San Diego to attend The Seventh Annual Deepest South Texas Star Safari (DSTSS) in Coonabarabran, Australia. This will be my first time observing in the Southern Hemisphere. Needless to say, I am … Continue reading

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