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Welcome to the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society
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MONTHLY MEETING: Monday, July 20th, at
7:30 p.m., Fifth Floor Meeting Room, Center In
The Square, Downtown Roanoke. This evening will
celebrate the exact 40th anniversary of the historic first walk
by a human being on another natural object in space.
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RVAS WEEKEND OBSERVING SESSIONS:
Unless otherwise noted, observing sessions are held at Cahas Mountain
Overlook, milepost 139 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Moon phases and the
calendar are out of synch this month, so only one weekend is conducive to
observing.
o Friday and Saturday, 17th and 18th. Sunset is at 8:39 p.m.
Astronomical
twilight ends at 10:25 p.m. The Moon sets at 4:26 and 5:36 p.m.,
respectively.
° o August Sessions: 14th and 15th; 21st and 22nd.
o Other Programs:
ROANOKE CITY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE:
Saturday, July 18th, 9:30
p.m., Cahas Overlook, milepost 139, Blue Ridge Parkway.
For City, County and
other area residents;
RVAS members welcome. Call 540-774-5651, for more
information.
(Next session: August 15th, 8:45 p.m., Cahas Overlook.)
FRANKLIN COUNTY PARKS DEPT. PUBLIC STARGAZE: Next Session will be
Saturday, August 22nd, 8:45 p.m., Franklin Co. Recreational Park.
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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
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