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December 2013 Meeting Minutes

Richmond (G)Astronomical Society 771st Consecutive Meeting December 10, 2013   Greetings – approximately 33 in attendance at the meeting.   Announcements / Share Table John Raymond showed solar filters and solar films that he was using. He also had a few plastic eyepiece cases to give away.  He said he purchased them from Ben Franklin … Read more

November 2013 Meeting Minutes

Richmond Astronomical Society 770th Consecutive Meeting November 12, 2013   Greetings – approximately 39 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room.   Announcements / Share Table John Raymond had free DVDs for the taking; also donated a book to the library Samples of solar film … Read more

November 2013 Board Meeting minutes

RAS Board Meeting November 18, 2013   President Jim Browder called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.   Attendees (11): Jim Browder, President Jim Blowers, Treasurer Chris McCann, Secretary David Walton Ken Wilson Betty Wilson Prashant Reddy Bill Newman Gary Cowardin Dave Medici Randy Tatum   Missing (1): John Raymond, Vice-President     Secretary’s … Read more

Supernova in M82!

A supernova has appeared in the Messier 82 galaxy – visible in moderate size telescopes and a well-placed imaging target.  More information here.

August 2013 Board Meeting Minutes

RAS Board Meeting August 19, 2013   President Jim Browder called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.   Attendees (8): Jim Browder, President John Raymond, Vice-President Jim Blowers, Treasurer Chris McCann, Secretary Ken Wilson Prashant Reddy Bill Newman Gary Cowardin   Missing : David Medici, Betty Wilson, Dave Walton   Secretary’s report given by Chris … Read more

October 2013 Meeting Minutes

 

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December 2012 Meeting Minutes

November 2012 Meeting Minutes
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Richmond Astronomical Society
769th Consecutive Meeting
October 8, 2013

 

Announcements / Share Table
Jim Browder recorded activities at the Staunton River Star Party and showed us the 8 minute video.
Membership dues are due. Consider getting magazines, observatory membership, and calendars.
Jim Blowers brought in the book, “End of Night”. This book will be discussed on Sunday October 20, at Ellwood Thompson’s.
JohnR was selling eyepieces. He, also, brought in information about purchasing the 2014 version of the Canada Observer’s Handbook.

Board of Directors Nominations — David Medici
Board responsibilities were discussed. Election will be during November meeting. Officer elections will be done at November’s board meeting.

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