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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
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MONTHLY MEETING:
“Winter Solstice Social,” Monday, December 16th, 7:30 p.m., Center on Church, Downtown Roanoke. Join us for our annual winter bash, an eclectic evening of food, friends and fun! We’ll have the second RVAS year’s-end slideshow, “open mike” time for anyone who cares to share something astronomical with the group and a variety of other activities. We’ll also be distributing the 2014 Ottewell Astronomical Calendar to all who placed orders.
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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.
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Friday and Saturday,
December 27th and 28th. Sunset is at 5:10 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:44 p.m. The Moon sets at 1:15 p.m. and 1:57 p.m., respectively.
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Future Sessions:
January 24th and 25th;
January 31st and February 1st.
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o OTHER PROGRAMS:o Public Programs Conducted by Frank Baratta:
ROANOKE CITY PARKS and RECREATION PUBLIC STARGAZE:
Saturday, December 28th, 5:45 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: January 25th, 6:15 p.m., Cahas Over-look.)
We regret to inform our
members that Franklin County sessions have been discontinued
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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
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Roanoke coordinates:
37o 16' 04" N,
79o 56' 26"W
Altitude is
about 1050 feet (320 meters)
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