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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
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MONTHLY MEETING:Monday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., Virginia Western
Community College, Roanoke. This cold, harsh time of year is ideal for getting your scope ready for spring observing. Join everyone to learn about reflector and SCT collimation and about lens and mirror cleaning. Make your scope hum!
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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.
o Friday and Saturday, January 13th and 14th. Sunset is at 5:25 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:57 p.m. The Moon rises at 10:27 and 11:34 p.m., respectively.
o Friday and Saturday, January 20th and 21st. Sunset is at 5:32 p.m. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:03 p.m. The Moon sets at 3:02 and 4:07 p.m., respectively.
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Future Sessions:
February 10th and 11th; 17th and 18th
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o OTHER PROGRAMS:o Public Programs Conducted by Frank Baratta:
ROANOKE CITY PARKS and RECREATION PUBLIC STARGAZE: Saturday,
January 14th, 6:15 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: February 11th, 6:45
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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