(Updated 2025-06-29)
Recent events:
- June 02 – Sanderson HS (Raleigh)
- Coordinator/presenter: Tony V
- June 06 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor)
- Canceled due to weather forecast
- June 18 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers: Bill, Blair, Dean, Susan, Annelies, Lauren, Steve B
- Recap: Steve B –
We had a fantastic turnout of at least 80+ people who turned out at the Willard, despite the late start and heat. Mars and various globular and open clusters were observed. We handed out a variety of handouts and had good conversations with the attendees.
Upcoming events:
- July 12 – Second Saturday with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor)
- Coordinator: Ana V
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 2/15
- floaters: 1/5
- July 26 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers registered:
- solar telescopes: 1/5
- floaters: 1/3
Notes:
The Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers to coordinate events and assist at events with or without a telescope. To join the committee send a blank email to [email protected]. Any club member is welcome, regardless of experience level. We will train you! To volunteer for an event, register via the RAC Calendar event entry.
Event coordinators: please send an email after the event to [email protected] indicating:
- How many RAC members volunteered.
- Estimate of how many attendees were present.
- Brief synopsis of the event: what interesting things were observed, attendee reactions, host impressions, etc.
