The Sundance Observatory (SDO) provides a resource to stimulate the kids of the Central Texas communities in the wonders of science. The Liberty Hill, Texas location was chosen because of the combination of dark skies and access to high speed internet. Remember, Astronomy is the one science that incorporates Math, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, and Biology. In addition to star, nebula, planetary and lunar exploration, it will incorporate a solar observatory so kids can conduct a day field trip from school to the observatory. In addition, the observatory has a program to foster scouts towards their academic Astronomy awards. The hope is, to expose the kids to the wonders of science and allow them to start on a path that fulfills their ultimate potential.

The main telescope mount has been powered from solar power via batteries for two years. Now the Sundance Observatory has gone even more green, see details on the equipment pages

Current Topics of Interest:

1. See information on the Perseid Metor Shower (Aug 13, 2010)
2. See Jupiter loses its South Equatorial Belt (May 14, 2010)
3. See NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Launch Feb. 11, 2010
4. See Astronomy's magazine's 2009-2010 Winter skies video.
5. See Saturn's moons played to the Dance of the Suger Plum Faires.
6. See the article, "Sunlight Glints off Liquid Lake on Titan"
7. See "400 Years of the Telescope -- A Tribute to Galileo"
8. See NASA finds water on the moon.

Observatory Events:

1. Grace Academy, Georgetown TX, Status being Rescheduled
2. Bear Den, LH Cub Scout Pack 196, Status: Visited 10/30/2009
3. Bear Den, LH Cub Scout Pack 196, Status: Visited 10/19/2009
4. Special showing for future Astronomy major, Brianna, 7/14/2009
5. Tiger Den, LH Cub Scout Pack 196, Status: 2nd visit being rescheduled this Fall
6. Liberty Hill Junior High School: Being planned for the Fall school session
7. Open House for the Sundance Ranch Community, Status: To be rescheduled
8. Webelos Den, LH Cub Scout Pack 196, Status: Visited 2/3/2009