Jan 25 Star Party Canceled
I always feel a loss when we have to cancel a star party. I just went out to Caledon to look at conditions there. I measured 1 ½” of snow on the observing field: We invited people to bring out … Continue reading →
Category Archives: News
Welcome! to the RAC Web site 2014 redesign
We are pleased to go live with a new version of our Rappahannock Astronomy Club Web site. We think you’ll like it. The biggest change is this makes it a lot easier for club volunteers to add posts and events … Continue reading →
Did Santa bring you a new telescope?
And you’re not sure how to use it? We’ll be happy to help you set it up and show you how to use it–just come to our New Telescope Party. You’ll find the details in this Special Event Ad.
Continue reading →Canceled: November 30 star party
The weather forecast for tonight (Saturday November 30 2013) is mostly cloudy. We won’t be able to see the sky. Sorry, but the scheduled star party is canceled. Better luck next month.
Continue reading →Video of two comets, taken from space
Incredible time lapse video of two comets passing earth. SpaceWeather.com — News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids.
Continue reading →November election meeting
November 20 was our annual elections meeting. Jerry, Ben, Bart, and Tim were all elected to another term in their positions. Thanks to all of you for putting in the hours to keep things going at RAC.
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