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Spring Break 2010 Information

Spring Break for most Texas schools this year is March 13-20. To accomodate the high number of visitors we see during this peak period, the Frank Bash Visitors Center will be offering additional Guided Tours, Solar Viewings, Twilight Programs and Star Parties for this week only:


This information valid only for the
week of March 13-20, 2010

Please stop at Frank Bash Visitors Center for more information.

We're open every day from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
and on Star Party nights, 10:00 AM through the end of Star Party (March 13-20 only).

Self Guided Tours of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope
are available every day from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.


Guided Tours
March 13-20:
10:30, 11:15 A.M. and 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00 and 3:45 P.M.
March 15,16,17,19,20: All tours listed above, plus an additional Tour at 4:30 P.M.

Solar Viewings
March 13-20:
11:00 A.M. and 12:30, 2:00, and 3:30 P.M.
March 15,16,17,19: All Solar Viewings listed above, plus an additional Solar Viewing at 5:00 P.M.

Twilight Programs
March 13: 4:45, 5:25, and 6:05 P.M. Central STANDARD Time
March 15,16,17,19,20: 6:15, 6:55, and 7:35 P.M., Central DAYLIGHT Time

Star Parties
March 13:
7:30 P.M. Central STANDARD Time,
March 15,16,17,19,20: 9:00 P.M., Central DAYLIGHT Time

Tickets
Daily Pass - Includes live solar viewing and guided tour
Adult $8 / Youth $7 / Family (5+) $30

Star Party Pass - Includes evening viewing with large telescopes
Adult $10 / Youth $8 / Family (5+) $40

Combo Pass - Combines Daily and Star Party for discount rate
Adult $15 / Youth $12 / Family (5+) $60

Twilight Program - 'Modeling the Solar System' educational activity
Adult $5 / Youth $5

 

This information valid only for the
week of March 13-20, 2010

Please stop at Frank Bash Visitors Center for more information.

We're open every day from 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
and on Star Party nights, 10:00 AM through the end of Star Party (March 13-20 only).

Self Guided Tours of the Hobby-Eberly Telescope
are available every day from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

DRESS WARMLY!!!
Temperatures vary quite a bit at our elevation (6,300-6,800 feet above sea level) and are usually much cooler than other areas of Texas. The mountain air can cool as much as 20 degrees after sunset and most of the Star Party program takes place outside under the stars. For summer make sure you bring at least a light jacket and long pants. For Fall, Winter, and early Spring programs, layer your attire and bring a warm coat, thermals, gloves, and something to keep your head warm.

 



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