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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 […]

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CANCELLED – October Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on CANCELLED – October Monthly Club Meeting
When: October 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: RCTC, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Please note, this months club meeting is cancelled 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 […]

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September Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on September Monthly Club Meeting
When: September 12, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Mayo High School Planetarium (Enter through DOOR 6), 1420 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

NOTE – We will have a special RAC meeting this month at the Mayo High School Planetarium hosted by Ben Joslin! Please enter on the south side through Door 6. We will not be broadcasting via ZOOM Agenda – 2023.09.12 RAC agenda

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August Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on August Monthly Club Meeting
When: August 8, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Randy's house, 1904 Summit Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906, 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. This meeting will be in-person only and will not be broadcast via Zoom

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July Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on July Monthly Club Meeting
When: July 11, 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 […]

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June Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on June Monthly Club Meeting
When: June 13, 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 […]

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May Monthly Club Meeting

February 7, 2023 John Martin Comments Off on May Monthly Club Meeting
When: May 9, 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 […]