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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society

MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, November 17th, 7:30 p.m.,
Fifth Floor Meeting Room, Center In The Square,
Downtown Roanoke.

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

-- Friday and Saturday, 24th and 25th. Sunset is at 6:30 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:58 p.m.
The Moon sets at 4:13 and 4:38 p.m., respectively.
-- Friday and Saturday, 31st and (Nov.) 1st. Sunset is at 5:22 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:51
p.m. The Moon sets at 6:49 and 7:38 p.m., respectively.
-- November Sessions: 21st and 22nd; 28th and 29th.

Other Programs
ROANOKE CITY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE:

Saturday, October 25th, 7:00 p.m.,
 Cahas Overlook, milepost 139, Blue Ridge Parkway. For City, County and other area residents;
 RVAS members welcome. Call 540-774-5651, for information.
 (Next session: November 29th, 5:15 p.m., Cahas Overlook.)


FRANKLIN COUNTY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE: (Next session: Nov 22nd, 5:15 p.m.,
 Franklin County Recreational Park, Rocky Mount.)

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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