Activity – Rochester Astronomy Club

fealeybob14 replied to the topic July 26th 2025 was aGlorious Night for Astronomy in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

Lovely images Duane! TcorBor refuses to budge from mag 9 to mag 10 according to SpaceWeather.com. A new forecast suggest either Nov 10th 2025 or Jun 25th 2026 for the star to nova. I missed both Eagle Bluff and Frontenac but was out observing in my backyard.

Macastronomer started the topic July 26th 2025 was aGlorious Night for Astronomy in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

I hope Frontenac went well. I was the only club member at Eagle Bluff but I was joined by a couple guys attending the event. I got to know my setup a little better and getting more comfortable using Dean’s scope.

It was good for me to sit under a starry sky, think about Dean and Kirk. I contemplate that answers exist somewhere between the…[Read more]

Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff looks to be Glorious Tonight in the forum Star Parties 1 year, 1 month ago

I know some of you are at Frontenac, but I’ll be at Eagle Bluff. I hope to see someone there, but I’ll be enjoying the sky either way.

wherever you are, I hope you get out and look at the sky!

Duane

Macastronomer replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

Nice pic. Thank you for sharing. I should have gotten out and tried to get one but I’m just worn down from life. It’s a lot of work to get out there and get it done.

Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff July 2025 in the forum Star Parties 1 year, 1 month ago

Tonight has clouds around 12:00am. I’m considering tomorrow instead as there’s only a hint of cloud tomorrow night.

Can I get some feedback before I make the move and put that on the calendar?

Thanks,

Duane

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

Just wondering if other members got out to see Titan’s shadow on Saturn. Perhaps Josef?

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

It seems the Stellarium online view of the event today doesn’t show Titan’s shadow on Saturn’s disc (see Forum topic area on home page). I have Stellarium on my laptop and the shadow does appear.
For the image above seeing conditions were not the best with very high humidity and atmospheric turbulence and I went to bed thinking I did not see the…[Read more]

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

Finally teased out Titan’s shadow on Saturn early this am (taken about 4 am). Used the 6″ scope (Quattro) and took a 100 frame video. Processed with AS3, and Registax6.

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 1 month ago

Getting ready for a possible Titan shadow on Saturn. The photo was taken at 3 am today (7-15-2025) with a 6 inch reflector. I’ll use an 8 inch on Friday, (weather permitting). The image is from a video with stacking using Sharp Cap Pro and Autostakket3.

fealeybob14 replied to the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 2 months ago

I do not know why the above attachment is blacked out!!! I will try to load the file as a Word file.
Also I have not been able to edit the above post?! Not sure why.

fealeybob14 started the topic Titan Shadow Transits on Saturn in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 2 months ago

As mentioned during the 7/8/2025 club meeting the next 4 months provide an opportunity to see the shadow of Titan in transit on Saturn. The table below from Sky & Telescope has the dates and times to see this relatively rare event!

AstroMom replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 2 months ago

Anyone going to EB tonight?

Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff Tonight? in the forum Star Parties 1 year, 2 months ago

Anybody coming tonight? It’s the peak of the Bootes meteor shower, no moon, clear sky, average seeing and transparency… A Glorious Night For Astronomy!

Macastronomer started the topic Eagle Bluff, Friday, June 26, 2025 in the forum Star Parties 1 year, 2 months ago

It is looking adequate for Friday, but the weather keeps changing. Transparency is slightly better on Friday than Saturday although it look as if both nights should be clear of clouds.

Are you thinking about attending?

—Duane

Macastronomer started the topic Sun Viewing in the forum RAC Events 1 year, 2 months ago

Tomorrow is not looking promising for observing the Sun. 🙁

Any alternate dates for this?

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Mike C: replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 3 months ago

Hey Folks, long time no post. I know we have a lot of smoke in the air, so I didn’t know if Eagle Bluff was going to happen tonight or not.

Macastronomer replied to the topic Clouds, clouds, clouds… in the forum RAC Events 1 year, 3 months ago

It’s not looking good for tomorrow or Saturday. I’ll wait until tomorrow to call it for Eagle Bluff. Keep an eye out if you’re tracking this event.

Macastronomer started the topic Clouds, clouds, clouds… in the forum RAC Events 1 year, 3 months ago

It’s clear that it’s probably not clear. I hope it changes before the weekend.

Duane

Macastronomer replied to the topic Contemplating heading to Eagle Bluff tonight/tomorrow? in the forum Star Parties 1 year, 3 months ago

I’ve picked up the rings for Dean’s scope—and I managed to get the hair out! A bit of crafty work with a rolled-up paper tube and a shop vac did the trick.

If the skies cooperate for a Glorious Night for Astronomy, I’ll be bringing the scope to the Members’ Dark Sky Night at Eagle Bluff on May 23rd. If we’re clouded out, I’ll bring it to the publ…[Read more]

Josef Chlachula replied to the topic 2025 Observing in the forum General Discussion 1 year, 4 months ago

For several days now, there has been a large spot in the sun visible to the naked eye, through protective glasses of course.