Upcoming Events
| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RAS monthly meeting | Oct. 8 | Our monthly meeting will be held at the Science Museum of Virginia (in the Thalhimer Theater) and online at 7:30 pm. We will open the video conference at 7:00 PM at this link for people to chat, if they like, and keep it open after the meeting. Please join us if you can. |
| Astronomy Day at Crump Park | Oct. 12 | 4 PM-10 PM, We’re partnering with Henrico County and their Mountainfilm festival at Crump Park. Outdoor activities are from 4-6:30, with the film starting at 7 PM. We’ll also star gazing after dark. Contact president@richastro.org if you can help with a telescope. |
| Saturday Under the Stars at Powhatan State Park | Oct. 12 | The next Saturday Under the Stars at Powhatan State Park will be Saturday, October 12, 7:00 PM: This is an RAS supported event and volunteer astronomers are needed and welcome. These events have been well-attended and we need plenty of astronomers. Observing will be at the Trailhead / Equestrian parking area. Volunteer astronomers are also welcome to continue to observe through the night after the public hours. Note that the $5 parking fee applies at all times; parking fees are waived on the day of the event for volunteer astronomers who are sharing their expertise or helping with the event. Please send a message to president@richastro.org if you can help. A map to the viewing location is at this link. |
You can find a full list of venues on the Venue Page
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