RAC Star Party (Friday October 24th, backup date Saturday 25th)
When:
October 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Where:
Dean Johnson Memorial Observing Field
For more information check RAC email
Archives: Events
2025-September 19—Cancelled due to Clouds
When:
September 19, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Where:
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
This event is canceled due to clouds. If you want to go to Eagle Bluff and see clouds, the parking lot is available. If by some chance the sky shows itself, mark it up as a Dean Miracle!
Public Sky Observing 2025-09/06
When:
September 6, 2025 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where:
Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 13.0 days after New Moon, planets Mars Saturn Neptune bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a silver certificate, you must […]
Public Sky Observing 2025-08/16 at Forestville
When:
August 16, 2025 @ 9:15 pm – 11:45 pm
Where:
Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, 21071 County Rd 118, Preston, MN 55965, USA
5th Dark Sky Festival: Flyer, Program (PDF) DNR Calendar: 5th Annual Dark Sky Festival 3–4 p.m. So Bright! Solar Viewing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society; Meet at Historic Forestville 3–4 p.m. How High Can It Go? Meet at Historic Forestville 3–5 p.m. Exploring Our Moon, Sun, and Solar System; Meet at the Townsite Loop Trail Head across from the Historic […]
Eagle Bluff Member’s Night
When:
July 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Where:
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
Friday night is full of clouds so July’s dark sky observing will be moved to Saturday. Eagle Bluff is our dark sky site for astronomical observing. Bring a scope or enjoy views through ours. The new moon at Eagle Bluff always delivers fantastic Milky Way vistas, and the area around the Teapot is especially rich with detail. This time of […]
Members night 2025-June-27th
When:
June 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 am
Where:
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
@ Eagle Bluff parking lot. June 27th @ 7:00 pm – June 28th @ 2:00 am The peak of the Boötes meteor shower on a moonless night, seeing and transparency are average, no clouds—sounds like a glorious night for astronomy to me! I hope to see you there!
Member’s Only—Dark Sky Night
When:
May 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – May 24, 2025 @ 2:00 am
Where:
Eagle Bluff, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA
I will be a bit late, but once I’m packed up I’m on my way. I hope to see you there for a Glorious Night for Astronomy!
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28
When:
June 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
Soldiers fields, 629 Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025. In the evening there is also a public observation in the Root River Park. Public Observing of the Sun through a telescope with guidance from members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason. Warning: […]
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24
When:
June 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where:
Soldiers fields, 629 Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025. Solar observing will be repeated on Saturday, in the evening there will be sky watching in the Root River Park. Public Observing of the Sun through a telescope with guidance from members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of […]
CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-06/28
When:
June 28, 2025 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where:
Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Canceled due to the cloudy weather This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025. There is also public Sun observation in the Soldiers fields during the day. Public Sky Observing of the planets Mercury Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for […]