Let us show you the wonders of the universe!
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
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Let us show you the wonders of the universe!
Central Appalachian Astronomy Club
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DIRECTORY
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Club Calendar _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________Next meeting of the CAAC July 23, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Good Hope Observatory, Good Hope, WV Please bring a covered dish to share. All members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend. ______________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________ Blackwater Falls Astronomy Weekend "Star Party"
On September
22nd through the 25th, 2016; The West Virginia Division of Parks and
Tourism and the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society (kvas.org) are sponsoring
the annual Astronomy Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park. This Astronomy
Weekend is FREE to
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attend and Everyone is welcome! . The dark skies at Blackwater Falls State Park are a treasured resource. This time has been chosen
to take advantage of dark skies that occur shortly after a new moon. First time
visitors are often astounded by the darkness! The Milky Way can be seen from
horizon to horizon! Activities and programs offered during Astronomy Weekend
appeal to the novice as well as the advanced amateur astronomer. Included are
daytime astronomy workshops, nighttime star parties, door prize drawings and
keynote speakers. Come and enjoy the dark skies..jpg)
Our 14th annual OPTICAL and RADIO astronomy "Star Party"
July 19th - 22th, 2017,
held at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, WV. We
have keynote speakers each night with presentations on the latest in optical & radio astronomy. Featured "Keynote Presentation" Saturday
night. Clinics
and additional presentations held daily (indoors) on multiple subjects including
Astrophotography. Solar and nighttime observing at your campsite. Campground
has graveled roads, sanitary stations and a HOT shower facility (close by).
Featuring: a Large Raffle Drawing, Children's Activities, Cafeteria and Snack
Bar, and Vendors on site. The 4-day registration fee is just $100. Limited
bunkhouse accommodations for additional fee. Web site