Visual Observing

Hey Alex,

First, welcome to CTAS, and glad to have you aboard.  I'm Johnny Barton the Astronomical League Representative for CTAS.  If you'd like to participate in any of the AL's observing award programs, please get with me.

I know you were inquiring to Dick about the drive, but I thought I'd chime in on your question.  Most likely, you'll be coming from Waco and go out Hwy. 6 to Clifton. Once in Clifton, take a left at the only red light in town.  You'll be on FM 219 for about 7 miles and take FM 182 to the left for another approx. 4 miles.  As soon as you see that you've crossed into Coryell Co. the Observatory entrance is only about a 1000 ft on the right.  All of the roads are very good two lane highways, with just two short two lane bridges that don't have any shoulders.  Actually, FM 182 doesn't have much, if any, shoulder.  There's usually not very much traffic on these roads once you get off Hwy. 6. 

If going out during daylight, the deer are easy to see if they're standing on the side of the road or crossing.  It's when you leave at night that you need to be on the look out.  It's just best to keep it a bit under the speed limit.  It's even possible to see deer along Hwy. 6 between Lake Waco and Clifton.

Again, welcome and stay safe,  Johnny Barton