This issue showcases the work of two gifted high school seniors who completed Capstone projects using MSRO equipment under the guidance of MSRO Director Myron Wasiuta. Our most recent student was Ben Rad. His paper describing his work to characterize … Continue reading →
Check out the new newsletter for info on all five of Virginia’s IDA dark sky sites–four state parks and one county park. For additional details on the Natural Bridge State Park, read Myron Wasiuta’s story about his experiences there. In … Continue reading →
The latest newsletter is now available. Just click the newspaper icon to the right to read the first of an occasional series of articles on noteworthy MSRO projects, several items on our expanded outreach efforts, and a discussion of the … Continue reading →
Somebody left me a phone message trying to reach Rappahannock Astronomy Club. Thanks, but you did not leave a return phone number. If that was you, please call me again and leave a number, or email me at scouting@raclub.org or … Continue reading →
The latest newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. Find out more about Corey Dallmeyer’s night vision astronomy, the latest station (#4!) at the MSRO, and much more. Just click the newspaper icon on this homepage to begin.
Continue reading →HOBBY KILLERS: WHAT TELESCOPES NOT TO BUY By: Jerry Oltion – November 26, 2019 Hobby Killers: What Telescopes Not to Buy It may be hard to believe, but some telescopes are worse than having no scope at all. When you … Continue reading →