2011 Eldorado Star Party Registration Information

ESP 2011 Registration Rates (does NOT include room/accommodations or meals):

• $35 if you preregister ONLINE on or before October 12, 2011. ($20 for each add'l family member living in the same household who is fifteen years or older)
• $100 if you register At-The-Door (Each add'l family member is just $30 more). Must contact registrar prior to arriving to make sure we have enough space for you.
• Children 14 and younger are FREE, when accompanied by parent.
• If you are registering after October 12, please pay when you arrive.

ONLINE REGISTRATION
BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER CLOSES October 9, 2011. BY CREDIT CARD CLOSES October 12, 2011.

ESP attendees are required to sign the X-Bar Liability Release Form. Read a copy here.

Refunds (less $15 non-refundable fees in addition to the initial registration service fee) will be granted upon written request postmarked before October 9, 2011. Refunds will be processed approx November 1st.
There is a $35 Handling Fee for returned (bad) checks.

X-Bar Ranch Accommodations (adjacent to observing area):

• Camping (tent or vehicle): $6.50/night/person (Use ESP Registration form to reserve and to pay), children 5 and under are FREE, when accompanied by parent.
  
• RV Hookups and Cabins:
  (Email inquiries and requests to stay@xbarranch.com Please include "2011 ESP Reservations" in the subject line.)
  • RV hookups: (6 night minimum on nights of ESP)
    - 4 adjacent to observing site (electric hookup only): [32’ max. RV length per site] and
    - 4 nearby at X-Bar's Live Oak Lodge (water and electric hookup only):
    - Other RVs may "dry camp" at regular camping rates (above), use ESP Registration form to reserve and pay.
    Do not run generators unless parked in parking lot area at front gate. RVs should not camp or park immediately next to observing field. There is a special and convenient area available immediately north of the pipeline (see site map).
  • Cabins (6 night minimum on nights of ESP):
    • Cabins (1/2 mile walk to nearby Live Oak Lodge), see X-Bar Ranch Lodging
  • Round House (Part of X-Bar Ranch), for 2-5 people: Click for more info
    about 3 miles (10 minute drive) from the Lodge / Observing Field. 2 bedrooms (King and 3 twins), bathroom with a shower. Appealing to non-astronomer guests who want the lights on, read, watch TV, etc.

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  Other Accommodations (Motels and RVs):

  • Sonora: (20 minutes away)
    • Days Inn Sonora (Exit 400) 325-387-3516
      To get Days Inn's special rates for ESP attendees you must use the phone number above.
    • Comfort Inn and Suites Sonora (Exit 400) 325-387-5800
      To get Comfort Inn's special rates for ESP attendees you must use the phone number above.
    • Best Western Sonora (Exit 400) 325-387-9111
      To get Best Wesdtern's special rates for ESP attendees you must use the phone number above.
    • Holiday Host Motel 325-387-2531
  • Ozona: (25 minutes away)
    • Super 8 of Ozona (Exit 372) 325-392-2611
      (15 minutes from ESP) To get Super 8's special rates for ESP attendees you must use the phone number above.
    • Holiday Inn Express Ozona 325-392-9000
      
  • RV Sites:
    • Super 8 of Ozona RV Park (Ozona) 325-392-2611
      Super 8 has special RV rates for ESP attendees!
    • Caverns of Sonora RV Park 325-387-3105 325-387-6507

X-Bar Ranch Meals (optional, but must be purchased by October 12, 2011):

• Lunch $12.75/person, Dinner $15.50/person (or $15.00 for lunch, $18.00 for dinner paid by cash at the Registration Desk, if extra food is available)
• Served via a short walk at nearby X-Bar Live Oak Lodge
• Click Here to see the 2011 Meals Menu

The 2012 ESP Registration Form:

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