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RACers, This is the first full frame processed image of C/2019 Y4 (Atlas) taken remotely from Belmont Observatory via Mark Slade Remote Observatory #3 (MSRO 3). I was the lead observer with remote

Our own Jerry Hubbell of Explore Scientific will be one of the presenters! Myron

Thanks Dave! -- Glenn Holliday holliday@...

Hi All, I have never had the privilege of attending the NEAF or NEAIC events hosted by the Rockland Astronomy Club, but they are apparently exceptional. ?Looks like no one will be attending this

Great mask! Debbie could sell those! Myron

Awesome mask. I want one! Glenn D. Faini Chemical and Environmental Engineer, Retired President, Rappahannock Astronomy Club www.raclub.org Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Android

Even Astronomers need to go out in public sometimes. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs

Got it! Cool. We’ll need to establish a link early before it gets too dark. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs

We will be capturing images as well. You will be lead observer which means you will be controlling the telescope and camera. I will help you with the details as you and i will be on a call together.

Great, it’s on my calendar. Atlas will be near zenith very close to the meridian. Are we just observing or will you be capturing images while we observe? Scott Busby Belmont

Looks like next clear night will be Thursday. Lets plan on imaging Atlas. Others are welcome to observe with us. You can use same ID and Password that i will send out. Just don’t touch your mouse

Installed and good to go. Already had it installed for the SkyCam. Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania, Virginia @BelmontObs

Glenn is correct. The diagonal allows the scope to fit in all possible aiming locations. At the end if processing just mirror reverse the image to correct it for a correct view. Scott you will need

Nice images for a first light. Looks to me like the diagonal is necessary for the scope to fit into the enclosure. Glenn D. Faini, GDF Photography Chemical and Environmental Engineer,

Hey Myron, I’d like to give it a go. Interested in trying to image C/2019 Y4 (Atlas). Curious as to why your using a diagonal in this config? Scott Busby Belmont Observatory Spotsylvania,

Dear RAC, With all of us required to stay at home until the virus runs it's course-now might be a good time to consider remote observing at MSRO-which is available at no charge to RAC members.

No worries, no one at Belmont Observatory is sick or has had contact with anyone with COVID-19. Nevertheless, in the spirit and caution associated with COVID-19 practice of social distancing Belmont

RAC's April Meeting will be held via Zoom Video Conference. RAC's Executive Council video conferenced the March meeting, and it went well enough for us to try making meetings available via the

Due to the extension of Social Distancing through April 30, the April Star Party at Caledon is Cancelled. If individuals want to go out with their own equipment to stargaze, they are free to do so,

The Rappahannock Regional Library has closed its meeting rooms to outside groups beginning Monday. Therefore, RAC's March business meeting is cancelled. If you have not renewed your RAC membership