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The Fort Bend Astronomy Club was formed in the fall of 1984 by a group of amateur astronomers in the city of Stafford, Texas. In 1985, FBAC merged with the Southwest Astronomy Club and continued developing it's goal of serving people in the community who love astronomy. Today, FBAC has over 125 regular and 75 associate members and continues to grow.
Club members have highly diverse interests: CCD and film astrophotography, deep sky observing, minor planet and supernova search are among the areas of astronomy in which club members participate. Members own and use telescopes from the smallest refractors to giant trailer transported reflectors. Many of us enjoy only a pair of binoculars or just our eyes to view the spectacle of the night sky.
FBAC supports and helps manage the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park, 30 miles southwest of Houston. We own and operate an 18" fork mounted reflecting telescope in one of the three domes and club members also serve as volunteers, operating the 36" and 14" telescopes in the two other domes. Public nights, ordinarily on Saturday, gives us a chance to help educate people in the science of astronomy.
Other projects we are active in include Astronomy Day, Telescopes for Telethon, The Texas Star Party, Astronomy On Wheels, club sponsored camping/observing trips, and light pollution reduction in the Houston area.
We meet monthly, usually on the third Friday at 7:00 PM, in Stafford, Texas at the Houston Community College Southwest Campus. Membership in FBAC is open to anyone. There is no requirement other than an interest in astronomy and love of the night sky. Dues are $30.00 per year for regular members and $5.00 each for associate family members. Click here to download a membership form.
Our mailing address is:
Fort Bend Astronomy Club
P.O.
Box 942
Stafford, Texas 77497
Come join us.
Club officers:
President-Leonard Ferguson
Vice-President-Wes Whiddon
Secretary-Alicia Tristan
Treasurer-DJ McCracken
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