2019 – Page 3 – Rappahannock Astronomy Club

Revised RAC Bylaws for Member Review

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Linda BillardJuly 29, 2019

The draft revised RAC Bylaws approved by the RAC Executive Council are now available (here – that is now an old draft so I have removed the now-dead link. Bylaws were approved at our July meeting.) for all members to … Continue reading →

Interview on Astronomy.FM – Wednesday, June 12, 9 pm EDT

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Linda BillardJune 29, 2019

Once again, Marty Kunz of Astronomy.FM has invited Jerry Hubbell onto to his program, Space Pirate Radio, at 9 p m, Wednesday, June 12. This will be the 5th or 6th time he has been on his program. They will … Continue reading →

Historical astronomy at Virginia Renaissance Faire

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Glenn HollidayJuly 27, 2019

For those who think astronomy is fun, the ways we did astronomy 500 years ago is fun, and Renn Faires are fun, the Virginia Renaissance Faire this season features two different shows themed on Renaissance astronomy, both presented by Rappahannock … Continue reading →

2019 Astronomy Festival on the National Mall

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Linda BillardJune 18, 2019

The annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall, will be held Saturday, June 22, 2019, 6 -11 pm in front of the Smithsonian Castle (Metro stop: Smithsonian) (with the rain location inside the Castle). Admission is free. The sponsors say … Continue reading →

Star Party CANCELLED tonight May 4

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Glenn HollidayMay 27, 2019

The weather forecast is bad for tonight, including possible thunderstorms. It is no night for a star party. Sorry, but the event (planned tonight at Caledon State Park May 4 2019) is cancelled. Better luck in June. May the Fourth … Continue reading →

Check Out the Latest Newsletter

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Linda BillardMay 4, 2019

May 1–A new newsletter is available for your reading pleasure. Articles include one on Jerry Hubbell’s latest “pilgrimage” to NEAF/NEAIC, Scott Busby on measuring darkness, a review of a mini guidescope by Ron Henke, and articles by Linda Billard on Planet Nine and some recent new findings on the extinction asteroid. And that’s just a taste of what’s included. Click the newspaper icon on this page to “read all about it.”

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Yearly Archives: 2019