The Brazos Valley Astronomy Club held a number of star parties and Messier Marathons over the years. Dr. Mark Spearman, member and past president of BVAC, generously donated the use of his personal observatory, Regina Caelorum Observatory, on numerous occasions.
Members take their telescopes, binoculars, and cameras to the events and share fellowship, knowledge, and equipment.
The following photos were taken at different star parties from the past, but the sequence of events remains the same. From the equipment setup period to the end of the star party, members learned from each other, shared equipment, and gazed at the beauty of the night sky.
Dr. Mark Spearman looks through his telescope in his Regina Caelorum Observatory.
Messier Marathons and star parties are held at the Regina Caelorum Observatory.
Members arrive early to set up their equipment for a star party in a field adjacent to the Regina Caelorum Observatory.
The BVAC president calls a short business meeting to order before the star party begins.
Attendees take note of instructions for the gathering.
The Regina Caelorum Observatory is in silhouette against the setting sun.
Night approaches.
The telescopes in the Regina Caelorum observatory will provide views of distant stars, galaxies, and planets to star party participants.
The warming house adjacent to the observatory provides refuge during cold observing nights.
Randy Light looks through his telescope in the Regina Caelorum Observatory.
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The Brazos Valley Astronomy Club is a non-profit group located in Bryan-College Station, Texas.
Our goal is to promote astronomy and related science as a hobby for people of all ages.