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I used an app called Nextdoor last Saturday night to announce a skywatch that I wanted to hold at my local high school. The tennis courts at the school are perfect, because there aren’t any parking lot lights in sight. And the webbing they have up on the surrounding fence almost completely eliminates the glare … Read more
Ray Moody and I (Terry) had a good crowd at Tomahawk Baptist Church last Friday (8/4/2017) evening, and in spite of being alongside very busy Hull Street, we had a great time viewing the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and Albireo (double star). I’m estimating about 60-70 kids and parents were there, celebrating the end of their … Read more
I received this email after helping St. Paul Baptist Church host a skywatch in July. They were a great bunch, and we had a good time viewing Jupiter, the Moon, and some double stars. And I was surprised and pleased to see Tiffany and Joyceline at the last SMV skywatch–now, that’s staying in touch. Hi Terry, We … Read more
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Richmond Astronomical Society 812th Consecutive Meeting May 9, 2017 Greetings – approximately 33 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table Library Report: Virginia Eckert Welcome Visitors: Matt Getridge David McCray Events and Individual Observing: RAS members … Read more
Richmond Astronomical Society 811th Consecutive Meeting April 11, 2017 Greetings – approximately 24 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table Library Report: Virginia Eckert Welcome Visitors: Events and Individual Observing: RAS members James River State Park … Read more
Richmond Astronomical Society 808th Consecutive Meeting January 10, 2017 Greetings – approximately 24 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table Telescope for sale: Celestron Astro Master 130 EQ (#31045), two years old, unused eyepieces still in boxes. Contact … Read more
Richmond (G)Astronomical Society 807th Consecutive Meeting December 13, 2016 Greetings – approximately 31 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table Telescope for sale: Celestron Astro Master 130 EQ (#31045), two years old, unused eyepieces still in boxes. Contact … Read more
Richmond Astronomical Society 806th Consecutive Meeting November 8, 2016 Greetings – approximately 34 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table Thanks to Michael Pitchford for donating the shelves for our Belmead facility Belmead update Welcome Visitors: … Read more
Richmond Astronomical Society 805th Consecutive Meeting October 11, 2016 Greetings – approximately 27 in attendance at the meeting. Jim Browder called our meeting to order in the Eureka meeting room Announcements / Share Table RAS Board of Directors – upcoming election We need some shelves – we could use some shelves … Read more