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 Sunday, October 13th

Comet Observing Special Event 

The Rio Rancho Astronomical Society will be hosting a special comet (C/2023 A3) Tsuchinshan-ATLAS observing event from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at Rainbow Park Observatory.  Jim Greenhouse, Space Science Director from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will give a short introduction about comets at 6:30 PM.  Telescopes will be available for close up views of the comet and members on hand to answer questions, weather permitting.

 

2024 Meeting Dates
12-Jan-24 7:30 PM
16-Feb-24 7:30 PM
15-Mar-24 7:30 PM
12-April-24 7:30 PM
18-May-24
National Astronomy Day
5:00 PM
14-June-24 7:30 PM
12-Jul-24 7:30 PM
9-Aug-24 7:30 PM
14-Sept-24
Night Under the Stars Fundraiser
5:00 PM
11-Oct-24 7:30 PM
8-Nov-24 7:30 PM