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.
*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.
It’s time for RACOBS, the monthly outdoor observing session of the Raleigh Astronomy Club! Check back for a go/no-go decision and timing to open the gate. It’s been a few months, so let’s hope the weather cooperates! Date: Friday, February 24, 2017 Sunset: 6:05pm As always, visitors are welcome! Just email the club, [email protected], at least 24 hours in advance so we can provide details (location, timing, etc). If you’ve been to our site in the past, please let…
Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: February 10, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Please join us Friday night at the NC State Crafts Center for a presentation by our own Mark Lang titled: “Celestial Occultations – an overview of astronomical occultations” Additionally We will have: 1) An announcement concerning a memorial fund honoring Dr. Jerry Watson. 2) Discussions concerning the August 21 Eclipse 3) Distribution of solar eclipse glasses to RAC Members attending the meeting. 4) General RAC Business
RACOBS is cancelled due to wet and cloudy conditions… perhaps next month?! *NOTE* RACOBS has been moved a week earlier due to Astronomy Days Bring the family out to RACOBS! The Raleigh Astronomy Club’s monthly observing session at our usual dark sky site. Check back for a go/no-go decision and timing to open the gate. It might be cold, so dress appropriately. Date: Friday, January 20, 2016 Sunset: 5:30pm As always, visitors are welcome! Just email the club,…
This is the monthly meeting of the Raleigh Astronomy Club Details: Members share their holiday gear gifts or purchases! Afterwards, the club will discuss Astronomy Days, a signature event for the Raleigh Astronomy Club in conjunction with the NC Museum of Natural Sciences Location: NCSU Crafts Center (directions) Date: January 13, 2017 Time: 7:30-9:30pm Synopsis: Did you receive any Astronomy Gear over the Holiday’s? If so bring it to the NCSU Crafts center and spend 5 – 10 Minutes…
Tonight’s session is cancelled We will try again next week on an ad hoc basis Bring the family out to RACOBS! The Raleigh Astronomy Club’s monthly observing session at our usual dark sky site. Check back for a go/no-go decision and timing to open the gate. It might be cold, so dress appropriately. Date: Friday, December 23, 2016 Sunset: 5:06pm As always, visitors are welcome! Just email the club, [email protected] at least 24 hours in advance so we…
When: December 9, 2016, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: NC State Crafts Center (directions) Who: The meeting is open to the public! “Can I See It? Modern tools for observation planning” by RAC member Phyllis Lang. Phyllis is a long-time visual observer and the author of Deep-Sky Planner software. Abstract Go beyond charts and magazines to plan your observing sessions. Determine the best observing order for a list, plan observing around obstructions at your local observing site, and predict whether you can see…
RACOBS is cancelled, primarily due to a forecast with more clouds than clear sky Black Friday turns into the Raleigh Astronomy Club’s monthly observing session at our usual dark sky site. Check back for a go/no-go decision and timing to open the gate. This is our first peak at the winter sky close to dark! It’s also the first session since DST ended, so we have an extra hour of darkness in the evening. Date: Friday, November 25,…
When: November 11, 2016, 7:30pm-9:30pm Where: NC State Crafts Center (directions) Who: The meeting is open to the public! We will have a short business meeting at 7:30 followed by a swap meet and social. There should be quite a bit of gear there available for purchase. If you have spare gear you want to get rid of, be sure to bring it in. If you need a table to display your items, please let us know. If you have any…
We had one of the best showings that I’ve seen in a while for RACOBS. Sky conditions were above average and everyone was petty excited to be out there. There were at least 10-15 people there. Some members of the NCSU astronomy club showed up, and we had a chance to talk and help them out. Mike M. offered to do an imaging class for them on campus sometime. Thanks to David K. who spent most of the the evening with…
When: October 14, 2016, 7:30pm Where: NC State Crafts Center (directions) Who: The meeting is open to the public! The October RAC indoor meeting will feature RAC Solar Astronomers presenting some of their latest work. Sit back and enjoy the fascinating beauty of our nearest star. This meeting is intended to be an informal presentation/discussion, a chance to show off some of solar observing talent, and an opportunity to share some excellent solar observing tips and practices! Our own…
Date: September 23, 2016 Time: 7:30pm RECAP: About 15 club members and guests ventured out to RACOBS this month. Once dark, the skies were unusually steady. Mars, and Saturn were sights for the first hour, but unfortunately Jupiter set soon after the sun. The milky way was obvious with some structure visible. Some of the objects observed include M31 Andromeda Galaxy, M57 Ring Nebula, the double cluster (NGC 869/884), NGC 6760, M8 Lagoon, M17, Swan nebula, and more. Several new…
About 25 members attended the club’s monthly indoor meeting. Many thanks to the club members who presented some of their astrophotography work during the presentation portion of the meeting. From single photos to time lapses, the galaxy (and beyond!) was well represented. Club Business: BBQ: A club Barbecue is being planned for October 15. Chris Cole is organizing. At least 20 participants are needed to lock in the catering. The club will provide barbecue, wings, ice cream,…
All RAC members are invited to an outdoor club barbecue. The club will provide midwestern style pork barbecue, hot wings, homemade ice cream, and maybe hot dogs. Members are encouraged to bring a side dish to share. Host/Organizer: Chris Cole When: October 15, Time TBD (late morning/early afternoon) Where: Apex, NC (see member’s email listserv for address) Please RSVP via the club email discussion. We need at least 20 attendees to make this happen and an accurate headcount for…
