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Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society

Monthly Newsletters

Check out minutes from our monthly meetings along with highlights of things to look for in the sky. These newsletters are great resources to see what is happening in RVAS.

Newsletters

Join RVAS

Enjoy being a part of a great group of people who share your interested in learning more about and observing this incredible universe we inhabit. Learn more information here.

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Night Sky Resources

Interested in learning more about astronomy? Check out this archive of resources to help you navigate the night sky and learn more about our universe. 

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Upcoming Events

August 3, 2024 Star Party: Join the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society for our second Star Party of the year! It will be a night of observation and spend time together under the stars. Please reach out to our President, Michael Good at president@rvasclub.org to join our Google Group to stay in communication about this event.

August 2024 Meeting: Note that in-person meetings are in the STEM Building, Room ST112: Please join us Monday night August 19, for the next gathering of the RVAS. The Celestial café opens at 7:00pm and the general meeting at 7:30 pm.  This meeting will have the option of in-person or Zoom. The in-person meeting is located at the STEM Building, Room ST112. 

Coordinates

Cordinates: 37o 16 04 N, 79o 56 26W
Altitude is about 1050 feet (320 meters)

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Sky Maps

Skymaps.com creates digital sky maps/star charts for various usages

Check it Out

Cahas Mountain

Check out the astronomer’s forecast for Cahas Mountain Overlook on Clear Sky Overlook

Clear Sky Chart

Roanoke's Weather

Look at the forecast for Roanoke, VA on Weather Underground

Weather