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September 8 Indoor Meeting: Video Astronomy

Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: September 8, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Abstract: Club members Michael Carnes and Michael Keefe will be providing an introductory talk on video astronomy. They will over areas such as what is Video Astronomy, benefits of Video Astronomy, what is needed to start and what you can expect from Video Astronomy. Additionally, our speakers will share some recent examples of their work as well as having examples of their equipment. Please join us this Friday evening…

August RAC Imaging Meeting

General Interest

Join us for this month’s RAC Imaging Meeting at its usual venue in the hallway of the Raleigh Brickhouse AT 7pm. For this meeting, we will be discussing eclipse imaging plans and tips for the next week’s event.

August 11 Indoor Meeting: Photographing the Eclipse

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Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: August 11, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Club member and astrophotographer extraordinaire Chris Cole will present on how to photograph the eclipse. His talk will cover photography with a smartphone all the way to using a CMOS camera (DSLR) through a H-alpha telescope. We’ll also talk about the different photographing strategies that can make the experience enjoyable. You may have seen Chris featured on WRAL-TV talking about how to image the eclipse. Eclipse Glasses: All club members…

July Imaging Meeting

General Interest

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 this time, but will be having some of the imagers showing their usual, recent work. We will also briefly discuss the benefits of having our most active imagers as keyholders.

Solar Observing at Marbles Kids Museum

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We had an awesome time doing Solar Observations for the public at Marbles kids museum! Roughly about 100 people looked through our scopes to view the Sun and see the giant sunspot on the Sun’s western limb. Thanks to Matt L. (for organizing), Jacks L., Mike K. & Doug L., and Phyllis L. for answering questions and operating telescopes at today’s event. Additional thanks goes to Hardin from Marbles Kids Museum for arranging parking, carts, and cold water during the…

July 14 Indoor Meeting: Skywatching with the Public

Meetings

Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: July 14, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Many RAC members offer their time, expertise, and equipment for astronomy outreach, and partner with other organizations to help make skywatching sessions for the public a success. Join Morehead Planetarium educators and coordinators of the NC Statewide Star Party (the biggest statewide star party for the public in the universe?) for a discussion of skywatching with the public in the Triangle. During this meeting, you’ll get to have some…

June Imaging Meeting

General Interest

Join us at the Raleigh Brick House Restaurant this Thursday at 7pm for our monthly imaging meeting. This month we have no particular topic planned but as always, a screen and projector will be present for anyone wanting to show their latest work or new image-processing techniques. For any new members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club, who are just getting started in astro-imaging, thinking about astro-imaging or just want to see some nice images of space taken by our club…

June 9 Indoor Meeting: NEAF Report and Elections

Meetings

Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: June 9, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm RAC members Mark and Phyllis Lang will give a report on this year’s Northeast Astronomy Forum (NEAF). NEAF is held each April in Suffern, NY, and is the largest astronomy equipment trade show in the world. Join Mark and Phyllis for a vendor’s view of the show. Also, learn about the Webb Deep-Sky Society – what it is, what they do and how to join. After the presentation, we…

May 19 Indoor Meeting: Imaging Showcase

Meetings

*Note: Meeting is the THIRD FRIDAY Due to Conflict with NCSU Graduation (Crafts Center closed) Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: May 19, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm This meeting will feature recent photos from our astro-imaging group and relevant discussion. After the presentation, we will discuss additional RAC business, including elections (officer elections will take place in June), a treasurer’s report, and an outreach update. We will then adjourn for “dinner” at a Sammy’s Tap and Grill on Avent Ferry Rd.

May 18 Imaging Meeting: Recent Images

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April 20 Imaging Meeting: Solarography

General Interest, Meetings

Join us for this month’s RAC Imaging Meeting where club member Steve Chirstensen will be talking about his success in solarography which allows dramatic pictures of the suns path over the course of weeks. Afterwards, John Sadler will give us a rundown of what he has learned in the freeware programs of Kstars and EKOS. The meeting will be at its usual venue in the hallway of the Raleigh Brickhouse.

Statewide Star Party

General Interest

It’s that time again – time for the statewide star party. The statewide star party, part of the NC Science Festival, offers skywatching events across North Carolina, primarily on the nights of April 21 and April 22. The Raleigh Astronomy Club will be present at a number of events around the Raleigh/Durham area! These family events are free and kid friendly! April 21 Prairie Ridge Ecostation 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607 8:30pm-11:00pm Rain Date: April 22, 2017 RAC…

April 7 Indoor Meeting: Lunar Observation and Imaging

Meetings

*Note: Meeting is the FIRST FRIDAY Due to Conflict with Good Friday (Crafts Center unavailable) on 2nd Friday) Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: April 7, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Following up on March’s meeting about eclipses and transits, club Members Mike Mantini and Doug Lively will speak about Lunar Observing and Imaging. After the presentation, we will discuss additional RAC business, then adjourn for “dinner” at a local establishment.

General Interest

Location: The Raleigh Brickhouse Restaurant Royal Hall Date: March 16, 2017 Time: 7:00-9:30pm Please join us for the topic of how Sequence Generator Pro can assist in automating your imaging sessions. Michael Fulbright and David Keller will give us a quick rundown of the programs capabilities.

March 10 Indoor Meeting: Eclipses and Transits

General Interest

Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: March 10, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Please join us Friday night at the NC State Crafts Center for a presentation by Chris Cole about “Eclipses and Transits.” After the presentation, we will discuss additional RAC business, then adjourn for “dinner” at a local establishment.