Hear RAC VP Jerry Hubbell interviewed by Marty Kunz. Interview focus will be the club’s Mark Slade Remote Observatory and Jerry’s 4 star party trips out west to very dark sites in support of Explore Scientific and its products, including the new PMC-Eight Mount Control System. To listen, visit AFM Radio and click the “Listen to AFM Radio Now” icon in the upper left of the opening page. If you miss the live broadcast, the program will repeat every 4 hours until 5 pm on Thursday, November 3.
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Star Party at Stratford Hall October 8 – CANCELLED
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.
Sky Party at Pratt Park September 10 – Join Us!
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.
Perseids Meteor Shower
Check out the new Newsletter!
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.
August: Annual club picnic
Our August 2016 calendar looks sparse because we have our annual club picnic instead of a public club meeting and a public star party. The club buys the food, so this event is for members. Members will see details on our email list.