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. 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 Sherlock Holmes raises the curtain at Attic Productions; Love & Murder at Showtimerss Gene Marrano May 14, 2025 1 min read Middle schooler creates successful toy drive for Carilion Children’s Hospital Gene Marrano May 13, 2025 1 min read Celebrating “older Americans” in May Gene Marrano May 13, 2025