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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
 

MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, July 19th, 7:30 p.m., Center in the Square, Roanoke. The evening’s program will feature several highly entertaining elements devised by our new Vice President. Plus some amazing trip and viewing reports.

 

 

VAAS Conference 2010 at Roanoke College

October 9, 2010

Contact Chairperson John Goss at: goss.john@gmail.com

RVAS WEEKEND OBSERVING SESSIONS: Unless otherwise indicated, all club observing sessions are held at Cahas Mountain Overlook, milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

o Friday and Saturday, 2nd and 3rd. Sunset is at 8:44 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:36 p.m. The Moon rises at 12:02 and 12:27 a.m., respectively.

o Friday and Saturday, 9th and 10th. Sunset is at 8:43 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:36 p.m. The Moon sets at 6:58 and 7:54 p.m., respectively.

o OTHER PROGRAMS:
o Public Programs Conducted by Frank Baratta:

ROANOKE CITY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE: Saturday, July 10th, 9:30 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: August 7th, 9:00 p.m., Cahas Overlook.)

FRANKLIN COUNTY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE: Saturday, July 31st, 9:30 p.m., Franklin Co. Recreational Park. For Franklin County residents, who must register with Parks & Rec. at 540-483-9293. RVAS members can call 540-774-5651 for information. (Next session: TBA.)

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
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