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Next General RMA Meeting - April 17, 2008

RMA's next meeting is Thursday, April 17, 2008
The general meeting is at 7:30 PM at the Roper Mountain Science Center in the Hooper Planetarium.

 
Astrophotography By RMA Members

Astrophotos taken by RMA Members
(Currently Under Construction)

We welcome all of our members to participate in submitting their astrophotography images. We would be glad to display them on our website.

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RMA Outreach Program
Roper Mountain Astronomers has an outreach program to educate people with an interest in learning about the sky.
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RMA Astronomy Class
6:30 pm - before regular meeting
The Astronomy Classes are held before each RMA Club Meeting on
the third Thursday of each month.
 
Check out RMA Weather Page
Get up-to-date weather information

Live Weather Clock Interactive Chart
Current Local Weather information
Live US Infrared Satellite Image with animation

 
Come to the RMA Star Parties

Our next scheduled Star Party is on Saturday, April 12th

at Furman's observatory off of Hwy 11.  Email or call Cynthia Childers (RMA President) if you would like more information.

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Get involve with the DSOG!

Deep Sky Observers Group

The Deep Sky Observers Group which observes at the discretion of the DSOG members.  The group has been formed to promote regular observing outside of the public star party.

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Read our Past Newsletters
"The Spectrum"
Browse PDF versions of our RMA Newsletter title "The Spectrum." You can view them by downloading the free Acrobat Reader.
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Want to become a Member?
Check out the benefits of being a RMA member
Joining the RMA is easy and affordable with memberships ranging $12 and up.  Benefits include the monthly newsletter, (The Spectrum), meetings & star parties, special events, and discounts on merchandise sold to support the club.
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PRESIDENT:
Cynthia Childers
864-271-4241
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VICE-PRESIDENT:
Jerry Polsinelli
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TREASURER:
Fran Moore
(864) 242-0736

SECRETARY:
Bruce Hoffmaster
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MEMBERS AT LARGE:

Yvonne Kubacki
884-9019
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Deb Harris
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Howard Frank
864-253-0505
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OBSERVING COORDINATOR:
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RMSC STAFF ASTRONOMER:
Doug Gegen
(864) 895-7566
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