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Monthly Archives: August 2016

Star Party at Stratford Hall October 8 – CANCELLED

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 30, 2016 by Linda BillardApril 20, 2021

Owing to the predicted effects of Hurricane Matthew, the Stratord Hall Star Party is CANCELLED. There will be Stratford Hall star party on May 6-7, 2017.

Come join RAClub at Stratford Hall for a twilight and nighttime star gazing opportunity on the Oval at Stratford Hall. Beginning at about 6:00 p.m. on the Oval in front of the Great House, we will offer informal discussion on telescopes and the basics of astronomy. Observations, and as darkness descends, star and planet gazing will follow.
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Sky Party at Pratt Park September 10 – Join Us!

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 30, 2016 by Linda BillardDecember 30, 2017

Sept 10–Join RAClub at Pratt Park TONIGHT to explore the night sky with telescopes, binoculars, and the naked eye. The Moon, Venus, Mars, and Saturn should be visible. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. As always, the event is weather permitting. ?*Please check DON’T MISS at the top of this page on the day of the event to learn whether the weather will cooperate.

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Perseids Meteor Shower

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 10, 2016 by Terry BarkerMarch 12, 2017

The Perseid meteors should be abundant, in the night between August 11 and 12 – Thursday evening into the dark morning hours of Friday morning.

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Check out the new Newsletter!

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 4, 2016 by Linda BillardSeptember 13, 2016

The July 2016 StarGazer Newsletter is now available!

This issue includes articles on the newly discovered gravity waves, solar x-rays, book and magazine reviews, and a report from the hinterland of Arizona from our erstwhile President Ron Henke who deserted us for the desert.

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