The Richmond crew at the 2015 meeting of the Virginia Association of Astronomical Societies in October 2015.

Ray Moody with visitors at the October 2015 skywatch hosted by L. C. Bird High School Astronomy Club.  Thanks to David Medici for coordinating the event and for use of this image.

Mearl Balmer at the helm of his telescope during the October 2015 Staunton River Star Party.  A video of the star party is at this link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvBQdRTmU_4

David Medici on a cold, clear morning at the October 2015 Staunton River Star Party.

Image of the crescent moon at our November 2015 RAS fall picnic captured by Jim Blowers.  The skies were excellent for our picnic and observing session – good transparency and seeing with cold but tolerable temperatures.

RAS 2015 fall picnic.  A view toward the Belmead mansion by John Barnett.

Bacon, grilled onions, burgers and chicken ready to be served at our November 2015 RAS fall picnic.

Chefs Matthew Roy and David Medici supplying our November 2015 RAS fall picnic with superbly grilled burgers and chicken.  Thanks to Matthew and David for all their work and to Demetrius for the use of his grill and to all the visitors who brought a variety of delicious items.  Special thanks to Matthew for coordinating the event and to Francis Emma, Inc. for hosting us…

Ray Moody deploying his scope at the RAS 2015 fall picnic under a cloudless sky with a setting crescent moon.  Image courtesy of John Barnett.

Another view of the RAS solar observing station at the November 2015 Holly Days Bazaar in Powhatan.