Plaster Student
Union
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield, Missouri
(Click here
for a detailed map of the SMSU campus)
(Click here for directions
to the SMSU campus)
Keynote speakers:
Mr. Charles Armstrong, key member of the Houston
NASA International Space Station Team
Dr. Kevin Evans, SMSU, speaking on impact craters in Missouri
Professor Kevin Vans, speaking on "38th Parallel Impacts in Missouri."
Astro-imaging contest, with numerous categories. Bring those images
in any and all formats!
Click here for a breakdown
of the catagories >>
Call for Papers: A few slots remain for member presentations. Please sign up.
New events this year
*Astro-art contest. Bring your drawings and paintings!
*Thursday night deep-sky observing and contest! Click
here for directions >>
*Friday night urban observing and contest!
*Twilight talks: 5-15 minute talks on useful tips and topics; please sign up
to present!
Housing
Your choice of local motels. (No dorm rooms this year.)
Recommendations (all are just minutes from SMSU)
Baymont
417-889-8188 (south side; near numerous restaurants and mall)
Howard Johnson
Express Inn 417-890-6060 (south side; very near Bass Pro)
Comfort
Inn 417-869-8246 (north side; Ext 80 off of I-44)
Ramada
Inn 417-869-3900 (north side; on Glenstone, just south of I-44)
Other
Springfield, Mo surrounding attractions and information
Meals
Friday night: “All American Picnic”
(burgers, brats, veggie burgers, and side dishes. $8.50). ON SMSU campus; observing
and contest to follow.
Saturday Lunch:“Fiesta Salad” lunch
(greens topped with strips of beef and chicken, cheese, veggies, other goodies,
$8);
Saturday Dinner: "The Grand Buffet”
banquet (multiple entrees, side dishes desserts, etc., $15.50) Vegetarian options
available for both meals on Saturday.
T-shirts ($15; advance purchase, please)
Registration Fees
Convention fee: $25; $15 for children and students; $30 at the door
