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14th Annual

Night under the stars

September 27, 2025

National UFO Historical Records Center Executive Director David Marler

David Miller will talk about the Center’s mission to collect, preserve, and provide historical UFO materials to the general public and interested parties. With the accumulated data, they aim to support serious UFO research efforts and help provide accurate documentation. of UFO history for present and future generations, regardless of belief or non-belief in the subject matter.

 

Silent Auction (in person and online) benefits Rainbow Park Observatory and outreach

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Sun and Stargaze (weather permitting)

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Weather Balloon Graces Rio Rancho Sky

On the evening of September 14th, Rio Rancho was treated to the site of a weather balloon floating in the western sky.  RRAS Member Mike Toomey captured an image of the interloper as shown at right.  A NASA website indicated that this weather balloon originated from the agency’s balloon launch facility in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, one of seven balloons scheduled to carry scientific experiments and technology demonstrations.

2025 Meeting Dates
10-Jan-25 7:30 PM
7-Feb-25 7:30 PM
7-Mar-25 7:30 PM
4-Apr-25 7:30 PM
3-May-25
National Astronomy Day
5:00 PM
27-Jun-25 7:30 PM
25-Jul-25 7:30 PM
29-Aug-25 7:30 PM
27-Sep-25
Night Under the Stars Fundraiser
5:00 PM
24-Oct-25 7:30 PM
21-Nov-25 7:30 PM