Minutes of Meeting
September 11, 2018-
The meeting was attended by 14 members and guests.
KD5KBU JIM FORT DAVIS
W5NPR BILL ALPINE
KA5PVB CHUCK ALPINE
KG5LMG MARVIN FORT DAVIS
KG5LMK MIKE FORT DAVIS
KG5ZIB JUDI FORT DAVIS
K5WSA BILL FORT DAVIS
KE5WCP STEPHEN FORT DAVIS
KG5ZIC PAMELA FORT DAVIS
KG5LTE SCOTT ALPINE
TERRI FORT DAVIS
JEFF FORT DAVIS
AI4BA DAVID ALPINE
HENDI ALPINE
The meeting was a field trip to the Hobby Eberly Telescope on Fowlkes Mountain in Jeff Davis County, which is a part of the McDonald Observatory complex. Jim KD5KBU conducted the tour. He led those present through the dome which houses the 11-meter (433 inch) telescope, explaining the structure of the scope with its 91 mirrors. He demonstrated the method of rotation which runs on air inflated pads. The telescope weighs approximately 130 tons. The tour also included a visit to the operation rooms where the astronomer and telescope operators are on duty. A question and answer period followed the presentation.
The tour was was well presented and much appreciated by those in attendance.
Respectfully Submitted:
Bill Roberts W5NPR
Secretary