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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

May 19, 2025 @ 7:30pm – Monthly meeting at Virginia Western Community College in the STEM Building room 312. May’s program will be led by Ed Dixon and Mark Hodges. Ed will give a presentation about getting our heads around “big” and “far” on the cosmic scale. Mark will give us a summary of the recent 35th Annual North-East Astronomy Forum and Space Expo (NEAF), which he attended in New York. 

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