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SCRATCHED: Member’s nights: Star-BQ 2023

June 14, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on SCRATCHED: Member’s nights: Star-BQ 2023
When: August 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – August 19, 2023 @ 5:00 am
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

SCRATCHED: based on the discussion at RAC meeting 9/12. Moved back to original August 18 date. Star-BQ 2023 Glorious nights for astronomy in memory of Dean Johnson (Dean: forum August 3, 2008 at 7:48 am) PRELIMINARY Friday 9/15, Backup: Saturday 9/16 Members are welcome to bring own favorited food and beverage and share it with family members and friends. They […]

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CANCELLED – Member’s night 2023-06-17 Saturday

June 9, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELLED – Member’s night 2023-06-17 Saturday
When: June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – June 18, 2023 @ 5:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Due to extreme haze in the sky, this event it cancelled. Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Dark night – New moon is at June 18 04:37 UTC Supernova in M101! Evening planets: Venus, Mars, Uranus (near meridian at about 10:30 PM). Resources: Sky and Telescope: THIS WEEK’S SKY AT A GLANCE, JUNE 9 – 18 […]

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Member’s night 2023-06-16 Friday

June 9, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Member’s night 2023-06-16 Friday
When: June 16, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – June 17, 2023 @ 5:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Dark night – New moon is at June 18 04:37 UTC Supernova in M101! Evening planets: Venus, Mars, Uranus (near meridian at about 10:30 PM). Resources: Sky and Telescope: THIS WEEK’S SKY AT A GLANCE, JUNE 9 – 18 In the Sky June/2023, Sun and Moon data, Observing programs, Messier […]

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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-03/15

March 17, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-03/15
When: March 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Oxbow Park

Time in Astronomy – Prague astronomical clock Presentation by Josef Chlachula In astronomy, time takes on a whole new perspective compared to our everyday experience, including timescales, time dilatation, cyclic nature and more. Prague astronomical clock is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czechia. The clock was first installed in […]

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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 […]