The Texas Star Party confers its Lone Stargazer Award in recognition of personal achievement, accomplishment, or expertise in the science or practice of astronomy. The recipient for 2024 is our own Stephen Jones, president of the Houston Astronomical Society.
In true eclipse chaser fashion, Stephen kept his options open to view the total eclipse, which he did, and was not at the Texas Star Party. Stephen was awarded the Lone Star Gazer in absentia and then again at his lively Visual Special Interest Group meeting on April 10.
Congratulations Stephen Jones!