Meetings and Observing
Learn about club meetings and observing sessions, then go over to the club calendar to find out when and where!
Getting Started in Astronomy
Resources to get started in the hobby, from telescopes to apps and more
Members Portal
Member directory and other club documents for current club members (requires username and password)
Private Events and Leadership Opportunities
The club goes to schools, scout troops, local libraries, and more! We also invite groups to join us for our monthly observing session. To request a session, please read the information and fill out the form.
Membership in the Astronomical League
We bring the telescopes! RAC supports public nights across the Triangle – our members and friends provide views of objects in the night sky to visitors. Find us supporting events such as the annual statewide star party and regular events with Raleigh Parks at the Dorothea Dix big field.
Exclusive Email Group
RAC is a co-host for the annual astronomy celebration at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh, held on the final weekend in January every year. See a range of interactive astronomy exhibits including telescopes on display, solar observing, astrophotography, and more.
Loaner Telescopes
From time to time (and by request) RAC will hold introductory classes to teach the basics of astronomy, astrophotography, space science, and more. Or, if you have a telescope and you need advice on how to use it or how to fix it, we hold telescope clinics or offer 1:1 help.
