Welcome to 2003!

Once again FWAS is getting some good publicity in the Fort Worth Star Telegram.  In the Christmas Star of Bethlehem feature our illustrious Grand Pubah was quoted on his telescope expertise!

Welcome New Members!

Dave Allen
Norman Brown
Peter Hage
Lanny Harwell
Trista Oppermann
Richard Pongratz
Mark Usry
Teresa Haferland
Jason lrby

Monthly Meeting

Observing Reports

Our annual Christmas Dinner was a big success at Spring Creek BarBQue again.  Over 60 members came out for dinner and fellowship over ribs, brisket, chicken, sausage, and lots and lots of hot rolls!  An occasional beer was also consumed.  One of Santa's elves was present, handing out books and calendars that had been ordered.  We actually overflowed beyond the space we had reserved due to the great turnout.

January's meeting will be back to the Botanic Gardens at 7:00 PM as usual.

Inside this issue:

Danny Arthur - Well, I just got in from watching the eclipse of Io and it was interesting but I had seen darker eclipses before and so I wasn't blown

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