I figured many people would be unavailable for our star party the weekend after Christmas day, and only two RAC members and two visiting families came out for it. But we saw some pretty sights for a while. I’m not … Continue reading →
The sky was beautiful last night. Early in the evening of late November the Summer Triangle is high in the sky, though the temperatures clearly say it’s Winter. The wind came and went. While never strong enough to vibrate the … Continue reading →
For the third year, the club was the guest of the Northumberland Historical Society at its Shiloh Schools site. On November 15, the skies were clear and dark…so dark that you could see the Milky Way clearly at twilight. Five … Continue reading →
Our October 25 star party at Caledon was beautiful. We had, if I saw everybody in the dark, 5 RAC members, some alumni, and about a half dozen visitors. The sky was completely clear in every direction. Great views in … Continue reading →
Solar eclipse tomorrow afternoon-Warning: Don’t stare. Even at maximum eclipse, a sliver of sun peeking out from behind the Moon can still cause pain and eye damage. Direct viewing should only be attempted with the aid of a safe solar … Continue reading →
Ron went out last Tuesday to assist Wilderness Elementary School with their Observe the Moon night. This is the third time Rappahannock Astronomy Club has brought a telescope to this event. Ron says thankfully five teachers at the school brought … Continue reading →