Roanoke Valley

Astronomical

Society

Roanoke coordinates: 37o 16' 04" N, 79o 56' 26"W Altitude is about 1050 feet (320 meters)

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RVAS Monthly Meeting: The annual RVAS fall picnic is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th at Whispering Pines Picnic Shelter off of 311.

It's operated by Roanoke County Parks and Rec and has a picnic shelter and bathrooms. Come around 3:30PM for Solar Viewing if it's clear, and we can eat around 4PM. The club will provide pizza, drinks, and plates/cups. Please bring a salad, side, or dessert to share!

Please RSVP by October 20th by replying to this email and letting us know how many people from your party will be attending. Then we'll know how much pizza to order.

RVAS observing session for October 3 WAS CANCELED due to weather.