Central Appalachian Astronomy Club

Central Appalachian Astronomy Club We are a non-profit astronomy club. We focus on the community and schools. We have two annual events yearly. Come and check us out.

Thanks to the Astronomical League for this . . .
06/08/2026

Thanks to the Astronomical League for this . . .

05/31/2026

There will be a meeting of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club Saturday, July 27th at 6:30 p.m., at the Good Hope Observatory in Jane Lew, WV. We will be enjoying our usual potluck supper, so please bring something for the table to share.
This will be the last planning meeting for Star Quest XXI, so if you plan to attend Star Quest, you may want to attend this meeting.

On Sunday, May 31st, at 4:45 am, the moon will be full. It is a Blue Moon, so named because it is the second full moon ...
05/30/2026

On Sunday, May 31st, at 4:45 am, the moon will be full. It is a Blue Moon, so named because it is the second full moon in one calendar month. It is also a micromoon, since it is near apogee and its distance from Earth will make it seem slightly smaller and dimmer. To be honest, the difference is so slight it is hardly noticeable.

05/26/2026

There will be a meeting of the Central Appalachian Astronomy Club this Saturday, May 30th at 6:30 p.m., at the Good Hope Observatory in Jane Lew, WV.

If you haven't paid your 2026 dues yet, please do so at the meeting or mail directly to Jeri Booher, Treasurer, at 324 Bartlett Avenue, Bridgeport, WV 26330. This is the last meeting to pay club dues and retain your membership in the CAAC, as we need to pay CAAC membership to the Astronomical League in June. If you have not paid your dues by that time, your name will be removed from CAAC roles.

We will be enjoying our usual potluck supper, so please bring something for the table to share.

05/01/2026

Our next regular club meeting is Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Good Hope Observatory in Jane Lew, WV at 6:30 pm. Please bring a covered dish to share for our potluck dinner, followed by our monthly meeting.

Mayday, May 1st was known in Celtic times as Beltane. Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the start of summ...
04/30/2026

Mayday, May 1st was known in Celtic times as Beltane. Beltane is a traditional Gaelic festival marking the start of summer and peak spring fertility. Celebrated with bonfires, Maypoles, and dancing, it honors growth, fire, and union, historically protecting cattle and people. It is a time for celebrating fertility, passion, and renewal, with traditions often involving building bonfires, crafting garlands, and honoring the union of the Goddess and God. Beltane is one of 4 Cross Quarter Days, marking the midpoints between the equinox and the solstice.

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Grafton, WV
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