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The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society began in 1998 as an astronomy
club with Rio Rancho High School. Soon after its founding the
club expanded to become an public club, independent of the high
school. Over the years, we have grown and expanded, with new
members coming and going, to the current public club we are today.
We are open to all types of members, from beginning astronomers to
seasoned veterans. And no, you don't need to be a master
observer or even own a telescope to join. All you need are a
good pair of eyes and willingness to learn.
Upcoming Astronomical Events
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Upcoming Club Events |
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Wednesday, December 12th, 6:00 PM
As part of the “NASA at My Library” initiative, Jessica Sutter, a
4th year Ph.D. student at U. of Wyoming, will present her research
at the Loma Colorado library auditorium.
The public is welcome to
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What's Up This Week
Clear Sky Clock
Map to Rainbow Park Observatory
December 2018
Sky Chart
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Friday,
January 11th, 7:30 PM
The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will host its monthly public
meeting on Friday, January 11th starting at 7:30 PM.
The meeting will be held at Rainbow Park Observatory, located
at 301 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho (behind Rainbow Pool).
RRAS Member Darin Templet will give a talk on Deep Sky Observing.
The meeting is free and open to the public, and telescopes
will be set up for observing after the meeting, weather permitting. |
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Sunday, January
20th
Total
Lunar Eclipse
The
Rainbow Park Observatory will open on Sunday January 20th
starting at 7:00 PM for a total eclipse of the moon.
Eclipse times are shown in the table below.
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Event
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7:36 pM
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Penumbral Eclipse begins. The Earth's penumbra
start touching the Moon's face.
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8:33 pM
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Partial Eclipse begins. Partial moon eclipse starts
- moon is getting red.
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9:41 pM
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Total Eclipse begins. Total moon eclipse starts -
completely red moon.
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10:12 pM
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Maximum Eclipse. Moon is closest to the center of
the shadow.
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10:43 pM
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Total Eclipse ends. Total moon eclipse ends.
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11:50 pM
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Partial Eclipse ends. Partial moon eclipse ends.
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12:48
AM
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Penumbral Eclipse ends. The Earth's penumbra ends.
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For more information, contact RRAS Vice-President, Melanie
Templet at 505-220-5355. |
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Got Questions?
Send an Email |
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