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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, March 17th, 7:30 p.m., Center on Church, Downtown Roanoke. Tonight we feature something a bit different, our own “Dark Side Cafe.” See inside the March Newsletter for details. M31 Photo and Background by: Clem Elechi


Celestial Navigation, PDF	Celestial Navigation, Power Point
Click on above links for the slides from the February presentation on Celestial Navigation. They can be viewed in PDF or Power Point format. RVAS WEEKEND OBSERVING SESSIONS: Unless otherwise indicated, observing sessions are held at Cahas Mountain Overlook, milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Pky. If you want to know who’s going out to observe? Or do you plan on going out observing? Call the RVAS hotline at (540) 774-5651 and leave a message. o Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. Sunset is at 7:34 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:01 p.m. The Moon rises at 12:45 and 1:44 a.m., respectively. o Friday and Saturday, March 28th and 29th. Sunset is at 7:40 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 9:08 p.m. The Moon sets at 5:36 p.m. and 6:44 p.m., respectively. o Future Sessions: April 18th and 19th; April 25th and 26th.
o OTHER PROGRAMS:o Public Programs Conducted by Frank Baratta: ROANOKE CITY PARKS and RECREATION PUBLIC STARGAZE: Saturday, March 22nd, 8:00 p.m., Cahas Overlook, Milepost 139 Blue Ridge Parkway. Nonmembers must register with Parks & Rec. at 540-853-2236. Members can call 540-774-5651 for information. (Next session: April 19th, 8:30 p.m., Cahas Overlook.) We regret to inform our members that Franklin County sessions have been discontinued

The purposes of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society are scientific and educational and are directed toward the advancement of the understanding and appreciation of astronomy and related sciences among the Society members and the public at large
Cahas Overlook Clear Sky Clock

Click here for Roanoke weather Roanoke coordinates: 37^o 16^' 04^" N, 79^o 56^' 26^"W Altitude is about 1050 feet (320 meters) Click Here for Your Coordinates	Moon Phase (US Navy)