Links  Maps  Observations  Star Parties  SPAC Search Page  I D A  Photos   3RF

Of interest...

Information updated May 29th, 2009

If you need assistance with something or are looking to buy or sell astronomy equipment, drop me a line at  and I'll post your information on the appropriate page for you. Maybe you'll find the answer, equipment, or buyer you're looking for. Be sure to include a method for folks to contact you.

Most recent astronomy news can be found at www.skyandtelescope.com

Our web site (www.SouthPlainsAstronomyClub.org) is hosted at no charge by The DOOR of Lubbock. We post new information when available to share with SPAC members and the general public. We hope you’ll bookmark the address and check here often for additions and updates. If you wish to submit information for the web site or have any suggestions, please let us know.

Monthly '3rd Friday' Star Party

The Museum of Texas Tech University and the South Plains Astronomy Club co-host a star party on the 3rd Friday of each month when weather allows. The star party is held at Tech Terrace Park near 25th Street and Gary Avenue; free of charge and open to the public.

Meeting Information

The South Plains Astronomy Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, located on the southeast corner of the intersection of 15th Street and University Avenue. For SPAC meetings, please enter the facility via the door on the West side of the building (from the University Avenue side).

Tom Heisey, SPAC President writes: "I'd also like suggestions for meeting topics, presentations, and demonstrations. If any of you would like to volunteer to present something to the group, feel free to let me know. You don't have to be an expert and we're a very forgiving audience. Besides, giving a presentation is a great way to learn more about a subject!"

Membership

Membership dues for the South Plains Astronomy Club are $15.00 and payable in September/October each year. Of course, persons may join SPAC at any time during the year, but there are no provisions for pro-rating dues.
If you wish to establish or renew membership in the South Plains Astronomy Club, you may bring payment to any club meeting.

Organization Profile

Since its formation in 1960, the South Plains Astronomy Club has provided opportunity for persons interested in astronomy and related subjects to communicate their ideas, experiences, problems, and interests. The club promotes activities, instruction, and research in astronomy and related subjects for club members and the general public. We welcome you to become a part of the South Plains Astronomy Club. 

If you're interested in becoming an officer of the club, please let us hear from you. We normally elect club officers (President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, and Librarian) for one-year terms at the January meeting each year. Officers assume their duties at the February meeting.

General Information:

   visits to this page since May 6, 2003