RichmondAstronomical Society
740th Consecutive Meeting
May 10, 2011
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Jim Browder called our meeting to order in theEurekaroom.
Greeting & Announcements – approximately 31 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 perusal or for sale, including a few eyepieces.
There were a few free magazines and photos for anyone to look at.
Past Events:
Astronomy Day was a big success!!!!
Science Museum Skywatch
Skywatch at Woodlake
Individual observing
Upcoming Events:
The next Science Museum Skywatch/LiveSky show is May 20. Please sign-up if you are available to attend and bring a scope.
Annual dues are due and should be given to Jim Blowers. Membership is $30. Observatory memberships and magazine subscriptions increase the amount.
Payment can be made by PayPal at http://richastro.org/ras_payments.htm
Observatory Report (John Barnett)
Library Report was not given. All is good at the new library.
Short talk
May’s Presentation:
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Reminders:
<<The next RAS meeting will be Tuesday, June 14th at the SMV.
<<The next board meeting will be Monday, May 16th at Extra Billy’s at 7:00 PM (arrive earlier for dinner). Meeting is open to all members.
<<Check out the web site at http://www.richastro.org/