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May 17 Imaging Meeting
| May 16, 2018
There will be no formal presentation, but there will be some open discussion about strategies for powering all our imaging gear. We'll be meeting in the hallway behind
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May 18 Indoor Meeting: Mars at Opposition
| May 15, 2018
Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: May 18, 2018 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Mars at Opposition: Historical context and what to expect RAC Member and Associate Professor of Hispanic linguistics
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Our Next Public Night
| May 14, 2018
The Raleigh Astronomy Club holds several public observing sessions each year where we provide the telescopes and kids of all ages join in the fun. These events are
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April 27 Indoor Meeting: Stephen Hawking and his work
| April 17, 2018
Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: April 27, 2018 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Abstract: Stephen Hawking and his work: One possible view. Steve Christensen, RAC Professor, Department of Physics and
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Imaging
April Imaging Meeting
| April 16, 2018
For our April Meeting, bring by any of your new images to share with the group. There also will be a discussion of other future topics. We will
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March 23 Indoor Meeting: Getting Started in Astronomy
| March 17, 2018
Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: March 23, 2018 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Abstract: RAC Member and Co-Chair Ann Murphy will give a lecture on getting started in Astronomy. The
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March Imaging Meeting: Imaging at Staunton River
| March 5, 2018
This month’s RAC Imaging Meeting will be held a week early (March 8) due to the Staunton River Star Party occurring during our usual meeting time. We welcome
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February 23 Indoor Meeting: Time Lapse
| February 16, 2018
Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: February 23, 2018 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Abstract: RAC Member extraordinaire Mark Lang will demonstrate how the night sky changes over time and how
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Imaging Subgroup Meeting: Open Discussion
| February 13, 2018
Join us for this month’s RAC Imaging Meeting at its usual venue in the hallway of the Raleigh Brickhouse AT 7pm. We will not be presenting a topic
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Renew for 2018
| January 29, 2018
Members, it's time to renew your membership! We've made it as easy as 1-2-3. Individual memberships are still $25 and family memberships are $35. Please LOG IN to
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More Info From Astronomy Days – Getting Started in Astronomy with Kids
| January 27, 2018
The presentation for 'Getting Started in Astronomy with Kids' can be located at the following link; click >> HERE
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Astronomy Days – Space Telescopes and Missions
| January 24, 2018
Astronomy Days RAC partners with the Museum of Natural Sciences and NASA to help you see the big picture — of the Universe! From comet crafts to solar
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More Info From Astronomy Days
| January 24, 2018
Understanding & Measuring Light Pollution Astronomy Days 2018 Citizen Science Links Globe At Night project: https://www.globeatnight.org/ Loss of the Night project: http://lossofthenight.blogspot.com/ Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosalux.welovestars&hl=en iPhone app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/loss-of-the-night/id928440562?mt=8
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Imaging
January Imaging Meeting: Imaging OTAs
| January 22, 2018
We will be discussing the pros and cons of different types of imaging optics that can be found throughout the hobby of Astrophotography. Any member can bring in
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RAC Email: Logging into the Web Interface
| January 6, 2018
Logging In: To use the web interface, you will need to log in. This is optional and not required unless you wish the manage your subscriptions or read
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