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Link to Astronomy.FM Remote Observatories interview recording now available

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on November 11, 2015 by Linda BillardAugust 10, 2018

Just click here if you missed the live interview of RAClub members Jerry Hubbell and Linda Billard, along with their co-author Rich Williams of Sierra Stars Observatory Network (SSON), on Astronomy.fm radio talking about their recently released Springer book, Remote Observatories for Amateur Astronomers: Using High-Powered Telescopes from Home.

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Program for October 21 Meeting–Lunar Observing and Imaging

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on October 13, 2015 by Linda BillardJanuary 30, 2016

Jerry Hubbell’s topic will be “Tools for Lunar Observing and Imaging.” He will talk about the tools he finds most useful in creating his beautiful high-resolution lunar images. Topics will include references such as his favorite lunar atlases, preferred software tools (e.g., Registax and Photoshop), and tips and tricks you may find useful in both observing and photographing the Moon to its best advantage. He will also play the Voice of America videos made recently about our club, including interviews with Scott Busby and himself.

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Updated Program Topic for Sept 16 Meeting

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on September 3, 2015 by Linda BillardJanuary 30, 2016

Bart’s topic will be “Chasing Shadows–Measuring Faint Asteroids with a DSLR.” He will talk about his recent success in catching an asteroid as it caused a star to briefly disappear. He’ll describe how amateurs can use a DSLR camera to photograph and pinpoint the time of such events. The talk will also include a brief update on the Kepler mission..

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Big Meadows Star Party August 12 – We’re ON!

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 12, 2015 by Linda BillardJanuary 30, 2016

12 August 2015–Come on out to Big Meadows on Aug 12! In cooperation with the National Park Service, RAClub is holding a star party Wednesday, Aug 12, from 2100 to 2300 hours. For directions to Big Meadows, Google “Big Meadows Lodge”–Big Meadows itself is directly across Skyline Dr. from the Lodge at milepost 51. This a wonderfully dark location and worth the trip. It takes about 2 hours to get there. The weather is expected to be perfect for stargazing–see you there.

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Big Meadows Star Party August 12 – Time Change

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 11, 2015 by Linda BillardJanuary 30, 2016

11 August 2015–(TIME CHANGE) Come on out to Big Meadows on Aug 12! In cooperation with the National Park Service and weather permitting, RAClub is holding a star party Wednesday, Aug 12, from 2100 to 2300 hours. For directions to Big Meadows, Google “Big Meadows Lodge”–Big Meadows itself is directly across Skyline Dr. from the Lodge at milepost 51. This a wonderfully dark location and worth the trip. It takes about 2 hours to get there. Be sure to check DON’T MISS at the top of this page before starting out to be sure the weather has cooperated.

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Big Meadows Star Party August 12

Rappahannock Astronomy Club Posted on August 4, 2015 by Linda BillardJanuary 30, 2016

4 August 2015–Come on out to Big Meadows on Aug 12! In cooperation with the National Park Service and weather permitting, RAClub is holding a star party Wednesday, Aug 12, from 2100 to 2330 hours. For directions to Big Meadows, … Continue reading →

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