Upcoming Events
Monthly Events resume this September with a mix of Zoom Virtual Events combined with in person Livel Events. Links to virtual events will be emailed to active members.
Many of our guest presenters are recorded and posted on our YouTube site.
RAS Medal Award
In commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary,
We are honored to announce the recipient of the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society Medal
Professor James Edward Gunn
Sunday October 18th 2026 @ 6:30 PM
The Rittenhouse Medal was one of those originally minted to commemorate the Bi-Centenary of the birth of David Rittenhouse on April 8, 1932. It was thought fitting by the members to include one of the medals as a souvenir along with the Certificate of Honorary Membership.
This event will be hosted at the Delaware County Institute of Science in Media, PA. Please note that advance registration is required; no fee or membership is required to attend. Please make sure you reserve your spot in our store. Parking in Media PA is free on Sunday. No need to pay the meters.
You may wish to join us virtually at 6:15 PM Eastern on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/W9j4-F6WUnI
Tentative Agenda for Medal Ceremony
Please note that this agenda is intended as a guide and may change fluidly as the event unfolds.
4:00 PM Dinner at Spassos Italian Grill, Media PA
5:45 PM Dessert and Private tours at DCIS
6 15 PM Doors open to Public, No Fee Registration for seats here.
6:15 PM Live Stream Opens to Public on YouTube
6:30 PM Presentation Commences: Ted Williams, RAS President
6:40 PM David Brown RAS program director/ Historian
6:55 PM Professor Gunn Acceptance
7:05 PM Ted Williams speaks of David Rittenhouse
7:20 PM Refreshments