Join members of RAClub at the Howell Library on Saturday, June 6, (2 to 5 pm) to see a range of telescopes and attend a variety of presentations. Learn tips on buying your first telescope and interesting facts about the objects in our solar system. Hear Thomas Digges (1546-1595) (in costume), considered England’s first modern astronomer, speak about his efforts to develop a practical telescope to view the constellations. There will also be a special presentation on the Sun, including a chance to look at its features through a solar scope.
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4/18 Star Party
It was a beautiful, warm spring day, and although overcast spread in through the early evening, it cleared up once the sun went down. In attendance were two club members and two visitors who arrived after 9 p.m. Using the club’s 8″ … Continue reading →
Last night’s star party
The skies were nice last night at our club star party. Three of us from Rappahannock Astronomy club, and 11 guests, were at Caledon. The sky cleared up nicely as it got dark. The seeing was pretty shaky, but there … Continue reading →
Ex Astris Scientia
I saw the news today of Leonard Nimoy’s death. Spock taught the 10-year-old me in 1966 that it was OK to like science. The title Ex Astris Scientia (from the stars, knowledge) is a good motto for astronomers, but also … Continue reading →
This is why there is no star party tonight
— Glenn, February 21 2015
Continue reading →Feb 18 Meeting Cancelled
Our regular meeting this evening is cancelled because of the poor road conditions and expected additional snow this afternoon and this evening. Stay home and safe. Lauren NIcholson will give her talk on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey at our next meeting on March 18. Hope to see you then.