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RVAS Outreach and Activities

Keep checking back here at the RVAS website for upcoming RVAS events.


NEXT Monthly Meeting:
The next meeting for the RVAS is
on Monday, May 19, 2008.

The Topic for the May meeting is "RVAS Movie Night". Movie Night is an evening where the members select a movie to watch, related to Astronomy, of course. Popcorn and Drinks refresh the palatte at this event. Come to the meeting and join in the fun.

This meeting will be in the Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Center in the Square building, in downtown Roanoke, VA.


RVAS Members Only Observing:
See link to Newsletter on the left  for details  (password required)


Public Outreach Observing:
Free to the public

 
Roanoke coordinates: 37o 16' 04" N, 79o 56' 26"W
Altitude is about 1050 feet (320 meters)
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The purposes of the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society are scientific and educational and are directed toward the advancement of the understanding and appreciation of astronomy and related sciences among the Society members and the public at large


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