Astronomy club hopes eclipse viewing party leads young people to develop interest in science Clark Palmer August 21, 2017 1 minute read Members of an astronomy club hope an eclipse viewing party in Roanoke, allows those who attend to understand the significance of the event. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: McAuliffe signs executive order temporarily halting permits, demonstrations at Richmond Lee MonumentNext: Favorite eclipse moments from a local astronomer Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026