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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
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MONTHLY MEETING:Monday,
May 21st , 7:30 p.m., Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, in the Natural Science Building next to the Greenhouse and Arboretum.
(Click here for Campus map)
Have you ever thought about attending a regional or national star party? Jack Gross will reveal his recent experiences at the Winter Star Party in south Florida, and the Texas Star Party in, well, Texas
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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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May 11th and 12th. Sunset is at 8:19 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:02 p.m. The Moon rises at 1:35 and 2:08 a.m., respectively.
o Friday and Saturday,
May 18th and 19th. Sunset is at 8:25 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 10:11 p.m. The Moon sets at 6:33 and 7:29 p.m., respectively.
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Future Sessions:
June 8th and 9th; June 15th and 16th.
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o OTHER PROGRAMS:o Public Programs Conducted by Frank Baratta:
ROANOKE CITY PARKS and RECREATION PUBLIC STARGAZE:
Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 p.m., Cahas Overlook, Milepost 139 Blue Ridge Parkway. Non-members must register with Parks & Rec. at 540-853-2236. Members can call 540-774-5651 for information. (Next session: June 16th, 9:15 p.m., Cahas Overlook.)
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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