RAC holds a club meeting every month. Meetings usually begin with an educational program followed by a business session. Guests are always welcome.
Programs cover astronomy topics of interest and range from how to use a telescope, to astrophotography, to current topics in the science of astronomy. They often provide an excellent learning experience for people who are just getting started in astronomy.
The program is followed by a business session. Guests are welcome to remain for the business session but may not vote on motions.
Loaner equipment is available to members only and is normally checked out and returned at club meetings.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month from 7-9 PM. Except as announced, the club meeting location is:
Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room, Old Maury School, 900 Barton Street #111, Fredericksburg, VA.
Visitors are invited to come early and meet club members.
Introductions, meet & greet 6:45 to 7:00 PM.
Program presentation starts at 7:00 PM.
Business session starts at approx. 8:00 PM.
Meeting concludes at 9:00 PM.
There is a parking lot in front of Old Maury School, entrance from Barton Street.
2016 Meeting Schedule
| Date | Location | Speaker | Topic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
All | Remote Observatory Program Planning | |
| February 17 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Ron Henke | Rare Earth – Are we alone? | |
| March 16 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
All | Remote Observatory Program Review | |
| April 20 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Bart Billard | Kepler Update | |
| May 18 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Jerry Hubbell | Telescope Mounts | |
| June 15 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Tom Watson | Astrophotography Without the Telescope | |
| July 20 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Scott Lansdale | Astronomy News | |
| August | Private home | Club picnic | Not a public event, members will receive email with details | |
| September 21 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Pluto | Scott Lansdale | |
| October 19 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
Glenn Holliday | History of Astronomy | |
| November 16 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
NONE | Club Elections | |
| December 21 2016 | Central Rappahannock Heritage Center Meeting Room at Maury School |
TBD | TBD |
Speakers and programs are subject to change or cancellation. Check the monthly club meeting announcement on the RAC home page before each meeting for updated news.
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