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 K 92’s Say Yes to The Prom Dress returns Saturday Clark Palmer February 26, 2026 0 Salem Museum presents symposium on the Native American tribe that once lived where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands Gene Marrano February 26, 2026 0 200-year-old farmhouse may be saved; Water Authority releases data on Google data center water use Gene Marrano February 25, 2026 0