Activity – Rochester Astronomy Club

Roger Dier started the topic Oct. 16 Public Viewing aka Star Party in the forum General Discussion 2 days ago

Our thanks to the astronomers who brought their gear to the NE dog park last (Friday) night. There were a lot of families there and RAC club members were helpful to everyone who wanted a peek or asked a question. The short program at the beginning of the event was well done.

We are new to the Rochester area and to the RAC, so it was great…[Read more]
Roger Dier posted an update 2 days, 11 hours ago

Our thanks to all the astronomers who set up their telescopes and cameras last night (Oct.16) at the NE Dog Park. Many families attended and it was an excellent (and fun) RAC outreach event.
Macastronomer started the topic RAC Member Observing at Root River Park in the forum Star Parties 1 week, 2 days ago

Hi members,

We’re going to Root River Park tonight (October 10th, 2026) for observing and camaraderie.

I hope to see you there!
fealeybob14 started the topic Occultation of Jupiter by the moon in the forum General Discussion 1 week, 5 days ago

Us early bird members of RAC were treated to the crescent moon’s early am occultation of Jupiter. Jupiter, with its bright moons, egress from the unlit portion of the moon was especially cool. Naked eye, binocular and small telescopic views were great. Below is a video made with my 80 mmED refractor and ZWO ASI183MC camera of Jupiter’s…[Read more]
Macastronomer replied to the topic June 2026 Member Dark Sky Evening in the forum Star Parties 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I just saw this post. Sorry for the late reply. Do you know where it is now?
fealeybob14 started the topic Moon Eclipse at Dog Park N 8-27-2026 in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Joseph has done a RECENT ARTICLE on the RAC website on this but I did want to post my pictures (and hope others will too) and so I started this topic.
I was most impressed with the Moon’s appearance at maximal eclipse especially the striking rust color of the umbra shadowed moon paired with the uneclipsed portion. This is shown in the sequence below.
fealeybob14 started the topic Return of the Rings in the forum General Discussion 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here is a current view of Saturn taken with my 10 inch Meade SCT and ZWO ASI 183MC camera.
fealeybob14 started the topic Falcon 9 Upper Stage lunar impact in the forum General Discussion 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Did anyone observe the SpaceX 2nd stage impact with the moon? I took some before and after images and observed the moon at the 1:35 am impact time but didn’t notice anything.
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fealeybob14 replied to the topic June 2026 Member Dark Sky Evening in the forum Star Parties 4 months, 1 week ago

Of course, the Dean Johnson Memorial Observation Field!
Bob
fealeybob14 replied to the topic June 2026 Member Dark Sky Evening in the forum Star Parties 4 months, 1 week ago

Oh my. I should have asked where DJMOF is at Tuesday’s meeting. Can someone tell me. I cannot attend until after 6 pm.
Thanks
Macastronomer started the topic June 2026 Member Dark Sky Evening in the forum Star Parties 4 months, 1 week ago

Just a heads up that tonight’s star party has been moved to tomorrow.

i hope to see you there!
Macastronomer started the topic When the Clear Sky Clock is "Iffy" in the forum RAC Events 4 months, 1 week ago

When the clear sky clock isn’t so clear for Friday but looks clear for Saturday, what is your opinion on the go,no-go? How should we handle this?
John Martin replied to the topic Website ?s in the forum General Discussion 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Great suggestion. I’ve created a new Newsletter plugin and put them all on this page. https://rochesterskies.org/newsletters/
I also created a widget where the most recent newsletters appear on the home page sidebar.
I’m working on a new plugin specifically for astronomy images. Stay tuned!
Macastronomer replied to the topic May 2026 Dark Sky Evening. in the forum Star Parties 5 months ago

I plan on attending Watson outreach this week. I got a light pollution filter for the SmartEye and I’m looking forward to trying it out!
fealeybob14 replied to the topic May 2026 Dark Sky Evening. in the forum Star Parties 5 months ago

I might have the wrong key Duane. I’ll have to check with John A. as I got it from him at our meeting on Tues.
Jeff Newland replied to the topic May 2026 Dark Sky Evening. in the forum Star Parties 5 months ago

As a reminder, we do have our outreach on Friday, the 22nd, at Watson fields.
Macastronomer started the topic Website ?s in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago

How do you get to the club’s newsletter on the mobile website?

How do the submitted photos get updated to new photos?
Macastronomer replied to the topic May 2026 Dark Sky Evening. in the forum Star Parties 5 months ago

Tonight is not the night. I’ll keep my eyes posted for a clear night when I can take the next day off.
Jeff Newland replied to the topic May 2026 Dark Sky Evening. in the forum Star Parties 5 months ago

Sure, if you decide to go, let me here. Forecast for the next week doesn’t look promising and then the moon will be shining bright. You needed to do last weekend, 3 days in a row being clear. 🙂 😉
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