RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes July 11, 2025 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting which was held at the NCMNS in Raleigh. Thank you to everyone who came early for the pre-meeting social. A good time of fellowship was had by all and plans are underway for the next one! Upcoming Events: July 12 – 3BA – CANCELLED July 26 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Coordinator: Steve B Volunteers registered: solar telescopes: 4/5 floaters: 1/3 August 1 – First…
(Updated 2025-07-31) Recent events: July 12 – Second Saturday with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) Canceled due to weather forecast July 26 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Coordinator: Dana Volunteers: Susan, Dean, Dana, Blair, Alan, Yvonne Recap: 45+ people attended Press coverage: Lee: Raleigh astronomers delight daytime stargazers at James Creek Cider House Upcoming events: August 1 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) Coordinator: Ana V Volunteers registered: telescopes: 4/15 floaters: 2/5 August…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes June 13, 2025 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting which was held on Zoom. No in person meeting! Upcoming Events: The Willard Rooftop – June 18 RACOBS – June 27 RAC indoor Meeting – July 11 Second Saturday with TLC @ 3BA (Creedmoor) -July 12 James Creek Solar Viewing – July 26 Tonight’s Presentation: Speaker: Tony Rice Topic: Space Weather Prediction: Dedicated forecasters at NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, CO work 24/7 to protect…
(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…
(Updated 2025-05-31) Recent events: May 02 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) Canceled due to weather forecast May 09: Stargazing with Sagan: A Journey Through the Cosmos (Durham) Coordinator: Ana V Volunteers: Ana V, Jesus, Rob, Arun May 15 – Weatherstone ES (Cary) Coordinator: Steve B Volunteer: Steve B Recap: Steve B – Yesterday I set up a RAC table with handouts for 2+ hours at the Weatherstone Elementary School STEM event. There were hundreds of…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes May 9, 2025 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting Upcoming Events: Weatherstone Elementary School – May 15 May Imaging Meeting – May 15 RACOBS – May 23 “Getting Started with Your Telescope” (RAC Class) – May 24 Sanderson High School – June 2 Next Indoor Meeting – June 13 The Willard Rooftop – June 18 RACOBS – June 27 Tonight’s Presentation: TOPIC: Perspectives on Distance Speaker: Chuck Allen – Astronomical League President Business: Current Officers Co-Chairs:…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes April 11, 2025 Co-Chair Naveen Malik hosted the meeting Upcoming Events: April 12 – Girl Scout Camp Graham (Henderson) April 14 – Martin MS Solar Science (Raleigh) April 16 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh) April 25 –Stargazing with Sagan: A Journey Through the Cosmos (Durham) April 26 – Artspace Arts on the Block (Raleigh) May 2 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) May 15 – Weatherstone ES (Cary) Tonight’s Presentation: TOPIC: Searching…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes March 21, 2025 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting Upcoming Events: March 27 – Creech Road ES Science Day (Garner) April 4 – Statewide Star Party: American Tobacco Trail (Apex) First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) Imagination Station (Wilson) Stoney Creek Park (Nashville) April 10 – Hunter Magnet ES Family STEAM Night (Raleigh) April 12 – Girl Scout Camp Graham (Henderson) April 14 – Martin MS Solar Science (Raleigh) April 16 – The…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes February 21, 2025 Co-Chair Naveen Malik hosted the meeting Upcoming Events: Feb 22 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Mar 3 – Sanderson High School Astronomy Class (Raleigh) Mar 6 – Math & Science Night: Washington ES (Raleigh) Mar 7 – First Fridays with TLC at 3BA (Creedmoor) Mar 8 – Astronomy NIght at Joyner Park (Wake Forest) April 4 & 5 – Statewide Star Party Tonight”s Presentation: TOPIC: Stone Structures In New England and…
(Updated 2025-04-30) Recent events: March 15 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Coordinator: Steve B Volunteers: Alan, Blair, Steve B Attendees: 75 Recap: Steve B – We had a good night of observing at James Creek Cider House in Cameron on Saturday night. Despite intermittent high clouds, we were able to help approximately 75 people observe Jupiter, Mars, Orion Nebula, Pleiades, Almach, Double Cluster, M36, M37, and the Moon. Anything below 30 deg above the horizon to the W-NW…
(Updated 2025-03-18) Recent events: February 7 – First Fridays with TCL at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor) Canceled due to weather forecast February 8 – Astronomy Night at Joyner Park (Wake Forest) Postponed to March 08 due to weather forecast February 15 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Postponed to February 22 due to weather forecast February 19 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh) Postponed to February 26 due to weather forecast February 20 – Morrisville Community Library (Morrisville) Postponed to…
(Updated 2025-02-21) Recent events: January 23 – Buckhorn Creek ES (Holly Springs) Postponed due to weather forecast January 29 – STEAM Night: Githens MS (Durham) Coordinator: Matt L Volunteers: Matt L, Steve B Attendees: ~100 Recap: Matt L – Steve and I had a good time at Githens Middle School in Durham. This has become an annual event as exhibitors at their STEAM night. It was light for the first hour while we set up and spoke to students and…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes January 10, 2025 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting virtually using the Zoom platform because of inclement weather. Upcoming Events: January 29 – STEAM Night: Githens MS (Durham) Coordinator: Matt L February 8 – Astronomy Night at Joyner Park (Wake Forest) Coordinator: Steve B February 15 – Stargazing on Tap Star Party (Cameron) Coordinator: Steve B February 19 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh) Coordinator: Steve B February 20 – Morrisville Community Library (Morrisville) Coordinator: Steve B…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes December 13, 2024 Co-Chair Naveen Malik hosted the meeting in-person at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as virtually using the Zoom platform. Upcoming Events: Dec 18 : The Willard Jan 4 : St. Giles Starry Night Party Tonight’s Presentation: 2024 Imaging Showcase RAC’s Chris Cole led the club’s imaging group in sharing some of their astrophotography pursuits and accomplishments from throughout 2024. For about an hour we were treated to a great slide…
RAC Indoor Meeting Minutes November 15, 2024 Co-Chair Dana Bostic hosted the meeting in-person at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, as well as virtually using the Zoom platform. Upcoming Events: November 23 : Prairie Ridge Ecostation December 04 : STEM Night: Apex Friendship ES Astronomy Days at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences RAC Lead: Chris Cole Dates: Feb 3rd & 4th, 2025 RAC Exhibit Needs: Some Leads Volunteers Floaters NCMNS Needs: Speakers! Please contact Chris Cole if you can…
