Astronomy club hopes eclipse viewing party leads young people to develop interest in science Clark Palmer August 21, 2017 1 min 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. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: McAuliffe signs executive order temporarily halting permits, demonstrations at Richmond Lee MonumentNext: Favorite eclipse moments from a local astronomer Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025