For the third year, the club was the guest of the Northumberland Historical Society at its Shiloh Schools site. On November 15, the skies were clear and dark…so dark that you could see the Milky Way clearly at twilight. Five … Continue reading →
Our October 25 star party at Caledon was beautiful. We had, if I saw everybody in the dark, 5 RAC members, some alumni, and about a half dozen visitors. The sky was completely clear in every direction. Great views in … Continue reading →
Solar eclipse tomorrow afternoon-Warning: Don’t stare. Even at maximum eclipse, a sliver of sun peeking out from behind the Moon can still cause pain and eye damage. Direct viewing should only be attempted with the aid of a safe solar … Continue reading →
Ron went out last Tuesday to assist Wilderness Elementary School with their Observe the Moon night. This is the third time Rappahannock Astronomy Club has brought a telescope to this event. Ron says thankfully five teachers at the school brought … Continue reading →
I hope you were among the many of us who enjoyed getting outside on Wednesday morning to enjoy the total eclipse of the moon. I was interested in how the morning twilight made the eclipse coloring different than what I … Continue reading →
At Caledon on September 27 we had lots of clear sky, lots of visitors, and lots of dew. Thanks to everybody who came out to share the night sky. I enjoyed the views I got of objects in the sky, … Continue reading →