All events are open to the public. Events in RED are hosted by, or associated with BRAC as club events. You can bring your own telescope, or view from club members' telescopes, which will be trained on different objects in the night sky.
Please register with the hosting park or foundation.
June 4
BRAC, VFW and SVDSO will be at Valor Farm in Alta Vista
Supporting the National Center for Healthy Veterans mission to help veterans in need.
This a closed jointly hosted hosted by BRAC / VFW Post 647 / SVDSO. Limited space and open to members and a few local astronomers by request only.
email - SVDSO@pcs.k12.va.us
June 4 with backup dates of June 5, and 6th from 8-11 pm
June 19
Summer Solstice and Stargazing campout at Belk Observatory
Hosted by Lynchburg University's Belk Observatory, The Cloverlea Foundation and supported by BRAC
The Summer Solstice is almost upon us. Come out and join BRAC and Cloverlea foundation for an evening stargazing and viewing. Registration is required. Camping is limited. Check back soon for details and a registration link.
June 20
James River State Park Dark Sky party
Hosted by BRAC.
Come Join BRAC for another eveing in a beutiful dark sky park. Bring your own telescope or use one of the many provided by members.
Click Here for james River state park information page
June 27
Daytime Solar Event at Ballard Pruitt VFW post 647 in Danville
Co- Hosted by VFW Post 647 / SVDSO and BRAC.
This is a daytime event from 12-4 pm on June 27. SVDSO will have the mobile observatory out for tours. The Observatory has a Hydrogen- Alpha Scope for viewing the sun. Several others may be setup with solar filters.
There will be a presentation on the sun if viewing conditions are bad.
Test your engineering skills and build the best air powered rocket!
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