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Announcement: All RAS Public Events Postponed Until Further Notice

Due to the travel and gathering restrictions set forth by state and county health officials, we have cancelled upcoming star parties and outreach events. Monthly meetings are being held virtually via WebEx during this time. Click here for next meeting details.

Travel to GMARS is highly discouraged and access to the houses is prohibited.

Please read this page for additional details. Stay tuned to this website and to our Facebook page for updates.

Nightfall 2020 is cancelled
Nightfall 2021: 11/4-11/7

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(Your membership will be valid through 6/2021!)

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Postponed Until Further Notice

All RAS public activities are currently postponed. Please check this space for updates.

Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE with dust and gas (ion) tails

Comet C/2020 F3 NEOWISE with dust and gas (ion) tails. Taken by Daniel Perry on July 15 from the Mojave National Preserve.

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The scene at a GMARS Star Party. Join the Riverside Astronomical Society in Landers at our next star party! Photo by Michael Bauer.