In addition to our occasional planetarium shows, members of the club are available to speak to your group or assist with scouting projects. Astronomy concepts are entertainingly explained using instructional kits generously provided by the Night Sky Network.
If you would like us to present at your venue or set up an observing event, please contact us
Public Sky Night observing at Watson soccer fields [Fridays, Moon in about first quarter]:
2016 9/10Peace Plaza, 10/14, 11/4
2017 9/29, 10/27, 11/24*1, 12/22*1
2018 1/19*1, 2/23*1, 3/23*2, 4/20, 5/18, 6/22, 7/20, 8/17, 9/14, 10/12, 11/16*2, 12/14*2
2019 1/11*2, 2/08*2, 3/15*2, 4/12, 5/10, 6/07, 7/12, 8/09, 9/06, 10/05, 11/01*3, 12/06*3
2020 1/03*3, 1/31*3, 2/28*3, 3/27*3, 5/01, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/20*, 12/18* event pages: work in progress
Public Dark Sky observing at Root River park [Saturdays, low level light pollution]:
2020 5/23*4, 6/20*4, 7/18*4, 8/22*4, 9/19*4, 10/17*4
Observing sites:
*0 … Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901
*1 … 125 Live, 125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901
*2 … Salem Glen Winery, 5211 60th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
*3 … Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920
*4 … Root River park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
Outreach articles:
Nice May Night
What to expect at RAC Night Sky Viewing Events
Smoky Mars
Monthly outreach