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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-02/16

March 16, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-02/16
When: February 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

Easy Objects for Your First Astronomy Night Presentation by Luka Bajzer Have you ever wondered what you can see in the night sky? Beyond the moon and planets, there are star clusters, nebulae and galaxies that aren’t difficult to find. Some can be seen with your unaided eyes, while others need binoculars or a telescope. Join us for a presentation […]

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NCRAL 2023

February 28, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on NCRAL 2023
When: May 5, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 pm
Where: GRAND BEAR RESORT NORTH UTICA, ILLINOIS, 2643 IL-178, North Utica, IL 61373, USA

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 […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2023-09/23 at Frontenac

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2023-09/23 at Frontenac
When: September 23, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA

Canceled due to the cloudy weather 8:00 – 10:00 PM Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 8.7 days after New Moon, planets Saturn,Neptune,Jupiter&Uranus 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. […]

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Public Sky Observing 2023-09/19 at Elgin

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2023-09/19 at Elgin
When: September 19, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Plainview Elgin Millville Middle School, 70 1st St SE, Elgin, MN 55932, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 4.7 days after New Moon, planets Saturn,Neptune,Jupiter&Uranus 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2023-07/29 at Frontenac

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2023-07/29 at Frontenac
When: July 29, 2023 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA

8:30 – 9:30 Randy Hemann: Presentation about sky 9:30 – 11:30 Public Sky Observing of the Moon – 11.7 days after New Moon, planets Mercury (9:20 PM 3 deg above horizon WWN 0mag), Saturn and Neptune, comet C/2023 E1 Atlas (between Draco and Cepheus – Right Asc: 20h 43m 47.6s Decl: 68° 21′ 32.4″ (J2000) ~9.5 mag), bright stars, double […]

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Public Sky Observing 2023-08/12 at Forestville

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2023-08/12 at Forestville
When: August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, 21071 County 118, Preston, MN 55965, USA

Dark Sky Festival at Forestville, part of the Statewide Star Party organized by Bell Museum. Public Dark Sky Observing planets Mercury and fainter Mars, low in the evening twilight, Saturn rising around 9:10 PM and Neptune, bright stars, double stars, star clusters, nebulas and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Great night to observe Perseids […]

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Public Sky Observing 2023-05/19

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2023-05/19
When: May 19, 2023 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Plainview Elgin Millville Middle School, 70 1st St SE, Elgin, MN 55932, USA

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. (Rescheduled from April 21) Resources: In the […]

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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-01/19

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-01/19
When: January 19, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Oxbow Park

Supernovae Presentation by Rob Reid A supernova (pl: supernovae or supernovas) is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star. A supernova occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion. Supernovae are used as standard candles, hence indicators of astronomical distances. Dr. Rob Reid received his Ph.D. […]

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Austin MN Visit

February 25, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Austin MN Visit
When: April 29, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Visit of the Jay C Hormel Nature Center and Sola Fide 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 […]

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November Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on November Monthly Club Meeting
When: November 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: RCTC, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

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 […]