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Feature Articles
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Comet NEOWISE
Read about Comet NEOWISE. Photos of the comet taken by BVAC members are posted.
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Observing from the X Bar Ranch
Mitchell Barry writes about observing Comet NEOWISE, supernovas, and planets from the X Bar Ranch.
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Wide-field Astrophotography
Randy Light describes the process of taking wide field photos with a DSLR, a wide angled lens, and a tripod without and with a tracking mount.
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NGC 4457 Super Nova Light Curve
Randy Light photographed the super nova in NGC 4457 and Mark Spearman plotted its light curve.
Celestial Events
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Observing Lyra
Tom Campbell takes you on a tour of the Lyra constellation and tells the mythological story behind the group of stars.
Club News and Activities
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Message From the President
Warren Bracewell says we can see planets, supernovas, and galaxies in the night sky even though our summer nights are short.
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Community Outreach
Brazos Valley Astronomy Club participated in community outreach activities which promoted the hobby of amateur astronomy prior to "Stay in Place" orders.
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Upcoming Events
Upcoming events in which the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club participates or sponsors are on the calendar, but wait to hear the "all clear signal" from our president, Warren Bracewell, before heading out the door to a meeting.
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Membership and Meetings
Join the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club and receive membership benefits with nominal dues.
Contact Information
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Contact BVAC
Find links to contact the Brazos Valley Astronomy Club, visit the website, join the Yahoo discussion group, follow us on Facebook, or see a list of officers.
About the Cover
The cover photo of Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) was taken by Randall Light, M.D., on July 24, 2020. See more of his NEOWISE photography on his website, located at R L Photography.
