Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips.

For 2023, we are hosting hybrid meetings that will be held in person at RCTC and also virtually via ZOOM. In order to attend the virtual meeting, you must register for the event online. You only need to register for one meeting for the entire 2023 year.

Please register here if you want to attend the meetings via ZOOM:

https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuf-qoqz4uH9ykubFaX0t9gBkR-EodyxNq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting.

Public Sky Observing of the planets Mercury,Uranus,Venus&Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.

What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.

Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason.

Resources:
In the Sky April/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 8.5 days after New Moon, planets Venus&Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.

What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.

Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason.

Moon on Friday April 28 evening


Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

Resources:
In the Sky April/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page

Visit of the Jay C Hormel Nature Center and Sola File observatory in Austin MN to meet fellow astronomers.

6:00 PM Presentation at Hormel Nature Center, 1304 21st St NE Austin, MN 55912 (41 miles from Rochester, 38 minutes)
7:30 PM Presentation at Sola Fide Observatory, 53734 180 St, Austin, MN 55912 (5.8 miles, 8 minutes)
8:11 PM Sunset
10:00 PM End of visit

Moon on Saturday April 29 evening


Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

Resources:
In the Sky April/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page

North Central Region of the Astronomical League (NCRAL)
is organizing
NCRAL 2023 Regional Convention
at
Grand Bear Resort North Utica, Illinois
Fri-Sat MAY 5-6, 2023
See website https://tcaa.club/ncral2023

Early Bird Registration (on or before March 15th) $140.00 USD
Standard Registration (on or before April 5th) $160.00 USD
Late Registration (meals not included) – April 6th – April 30th $130.00 USD

Accommodations

A limited number of suites (all their rooms are called suites) are available at the following rates. (Rates are subject to variation, so book early.)

Family Suites ($10 off regular rate) – $169.99 per night + applicable taxes
Single King Suites ($20 off regular rate) – $179.99 per night + applicable taxes

Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips.

For 2023, we are hosting hybrid meetings that will be held in person at RCTC and also virtually via ZOOM. In order to attend the virtual meeting, you must register for the event online. You only need to register for one meeting for the entire 2023 year.

Please register here if you want to attend the meetings via ZOOM:

https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuf-qoqz4uH9ykubFaX0t9gBkR-EodyxNq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting.

Public Sky Observing of the planets Venus&Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.

What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.

Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason.

Resources:
In the Sky May/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 4.2 days after New Moon, planets Venus&Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.

What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.

Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason.

Moon on Tuesday May 23 evening


Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

Resources:
In the Sky May/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 6.0 days after New Moon, planets Venus&Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club.

What to expect at Public Sky Observing – click here.

Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason.

Moon on Friday May 26 evening


Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio

Resources:
In the Sky May/2023, Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Phases of the Moon 2023, Sun and Moon data, Sun today, Holidays 2023
Messier list, Caldwell list, Double stars list, Carbon stars list

☿ – Mercury, ♀ – Venus, ♂ – Mars, ♃ – Jupiter, ♄ – Saturn, ⛢ – Uranus, ♆ – Neptune

Facebook page