This quarter’s newsletter begins with an article by Lauren Lennon introducing us to the ancient Native American observatory in Newark, Ohio–a remarkable site probably more familiar to archaeologists than to astronomers. We also have articles on the transformation of the Mark Slade Remote Observatory to a nonprofit,  reports on recent club events, and Jerry Hubbell’s quarterly Moon article, along with our other continuing features. Just click the newspaper icon at the upper right of this page to read all about it!

This is not a Rappahannock Astronomy Club event, but an event by a larger, state-wide association of clubs like ours. Saturday October 5 2019, with afternoon events including a tour of the Udvar-Hazey Center (the bigger, western branch of the … Continue reading →

Looks like a good night for a star party. The sky will be mostly clear with some clouds coming and going. Temperatures will drop into the 60s, so be prepared for a cooler evening than the summer nights have been. … Continue reading →