Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM online at this link
Thanks to all who attended our annual potluck dinner. Everything was absolutely delicious, the images of the Heart of Virginia Fall Star Party were great and the Astro-Jeopardy was a lot of fun. It was really great to see everyone. Hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe holiday season. . Regards,. Jim Browder
Next meeting: The next meeting of the Richmond Astronomical Society will be on Tuesday, December 13, 7:30 PM at the Science Museum of Virginia in the Forum. At this meeting we will transform into the Richmond Gastronomical Society and have a potluck dinner as is our custom for the December meeting. Please send me an e-mail to … Read more
Interesting article from Michio Kaku, http://bigthink.com/ideas/41222
RAS Board Meeting August 15, 2011 President Jim Browder called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Attendees (8): Jim Browder, President David Medici, Vice President Jim Blowers, Treasurer Chris McCann, Secretary Ken Wilson Prashant Reddy Gary Cowardin Dave Walton Secretary’s report given by Chris McCann May’s board meeting minutes were discussed, ‘Old … Read more
Asteroid YU55 blew past us on November 8. RAS member Tim Streagle appeared on WTVR Channel 6 in a story about the asteroid pass at this link. ….. So did anyone observe or image the asteroid? Please let us know or pass along an image or video and we will be happy to post … Read more
RichmondAstronomical Society 745th Consecutive Meeting October 11, 2011 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order in theEurekaroom. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 29 in attendance at the meeting. Please check the link to our RAS blog: http://richastro.org/index.php/category/blog/ The procedure for the election of the Board members for 2012 was discussed. David Medici … Read more
RichmondAstronomical Society 744th Consecutive Meeting September 13, 2011 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order in theEurekaroom. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 27 in attendance at the meeting. Please check the link to our RAS blog: http://richastro.org/index.php/category/blog/ The procedure for the election of the Board members for 2012 was discussed. David Medici … Read more
RichmondAstronomical Society 743rd Consecutive Meeting August 9, 2011 —– Jim Browder called our meeting to order in theEurekaroom. Greeting & Announcements – approximately 29 in attendance at the meeting. Please check the link to our RAS blog: http://richastro.org/index.php/category/blog/ Share table: There were several items for sale, including a few eyepieces and a few … Read more
Frank Green passed along this report on his recent expedition to Florida for some excellent stargazing: Drove down to the Chiefland Astronomy Villgae near Chiefland, Fl. last week (Oct. 23) for one of the two annual star parties there. The sky is darker at Chiefland than at many Virginia sites, though not as dark as … Read more
Calling All Astronomers! Heart of Virginia Fall Star Party November 18 – 20 The Heart of Virginia Scout Reservation in Goochland County is once again hosting a Fall Star Party! All area astronomers are invited to attend. The Richmond Astronomical Society will be there and will be supplying refreshments for the event. We hope that … Read more