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 311 to headline Budweiser Summer Series at Roanoke’s Elmwood Park Ian Price July 7, 2026 Preparing for the “third stage” of life Gene Marrano July 7, 2026 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026