...a site for amateur astronomers.
Don't forget about my books...
(A Beginner's Guide to) Learning the Night Sky, 2nd Edition*
*Check out the new expanded and enhanced 2nd edition.
and
Stargazer's Life List
(Sorry, but Stargazer's Life List is currently out-of-print.)
- Paul is the author of the STARGAZER column which appears every other week in the Waco Tribune-Herald and other newspapers. You may read recent columns or access the archives of previous Stargazer columns. [Note: newspapers interested in carrying Stargazer may get more information HERE.]
- Paul teaches LEARNING THE NIGHT SKY , a 4-session (2 classroom and 2 "under the stars" sessions), non-credit short-course designed to help participants learn the basics of stargazing and begin to learn their way around the night sky. Click above to learn more about this course and its schedule. Next class: TBA
- Paul conducts public and private amateur astronomy slide PROGRAMS AND STAR PARTIES (indoor and outdoor, day and night) for children and adults in schools, camps, parks and other settings. If you would like Paul to present a program or star party for your group, class or organization, check here for scheduling information. See MAPS & DIRECTIONS to star party areas.
- Here you'll find basic STARGAZING INFORMATION, especially helpful to new stargazers.
- Here you'll find LINKS to other astronomy-related Web sites.
- Paul is an active and charter member of the CENTRAL TEXAS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY which owns and operates the Turner Research Station near Clifton, TX. TRS is the home of the Meyer Observatory which houses a 24-inch robotic research-grade telescope.
- So who is PAUL DERRICK? (Also see Paul's Music Gigs and Music Photo History pages.)
SOLAR ECLIPSE COUNTDOWN:
It's now just over 7 years until the Aug. 21, 2017, total eclipse of the Sun over the U.S., and
less than 14 years until the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse passes over the heart of central Texas.
Make your plans early!
For more information see TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSES IN OUR FUTURE!
Non-astronomy sites of interest to some but not all:
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco
Ft. Parker Weekend (annual weekend of fun and music)
