Welcome to the Rappahannock Astronomy Club Group.

The RAC is a non-profit organization promoting astronomy and related space sciences as a hobby for people of all ages. Our goals are to bring people together having a common interest in astronomy, promote public education, observe the night sky, advance knowledge by assisting amateur astronomers to contribute to scientific observation, and share knowledge of astronomy related topics among all RAC members. The RAC also seeks to promote the education of its members, as well as the general public, on astronomy, the need for dark skies, and light pollution issues as they affect our environment.

RAC holds meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Pizza Hut at 1224 Powhatan Street in Fredericksburg, VA. The meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and last until 10:00 p.m. depending on planned activities. These activities usually include presentations on current astronomy topics and range from amateur telescope making to astrophotography. Guests are always welcome. Membership fee is $15/year -- special rate for students and families.

http://www.astronomy2009.org/