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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-01/10

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-01/10
When: January 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

From Superstition to Science: How the Opposition of Mars Helped Spark the Scientific Revolution Presentation by John Attewell High in the winter sky is the bright planet Mars above Orion in the constellation Gemini. Mars will be in aphelion opposition on January 16, 2025. Perihelion oppositions are perhaps more interesting because Mars has a larger angular diameter. However, each Mars […]

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Presentation & Public Sky Observing 2024-11/08

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Presentation & Public Sky Observing 2024-11/08
When: November 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

Astrophotography Presentation by Michael Benson Astrophotography captures the breathtaking beauty and secrets of the cosmos. It requires specialized equipment to collect faint light over long exposures, revealing details invisible to the naked eye. From capturing the vibrant colors of nebulae to the majestic dance of galaxies, astrophotography allows us to witness astronomical phenomena in stunning detail, pushing the boundaries of […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-10/26

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-10/26
When: October 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Public Sky Observing of the planets Venus Jupiter Saturn Neptune 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-10/11

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-10/11
When: October 11, 2024 @ 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 8.3 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Saturn, Neptune, 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-09/21

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-09/21
When: September 21, 2024 @ 8:15 pm – 10:15 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Public Sky Observing of the planets Venus Saturn Neptune 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.   ISS at about […]

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Presentation & Public Sky Observing 2024-09/05 at Dodge Center

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Presentation & Public Sky Observing 2024-09/05 at Dodge Center
When: September 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Dodge Center Public Library, 13 1st Ave NW, Dodge Center, MN 55927, USA

7:30 PM Presentation: Wonders of the September sky through a small telescope Dr. Robert Fealey 8:30 PM Observing At a grass lawn north of the parking lot at North Park. The approximate address is 501 1st Ave NE, Dodge Center MN 55927. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 2.3 days after New Moon, planets Venus Saturn Neptune bright […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-09/04 at Elgin

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-09/04 at Elgin
When: September 4, 2024 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Elgin, 70 1st St SE, Elgin, MN 55932, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 1.3 days after New Moon, planets Venus Saturn Neptune 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-08/31 at Frontenac

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-08/31 at Frontenac
When: August 31, 2024 @ 7:45 pm – 10:45 pm
Where: Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA

Conclusion afterFelaybob14 wrote on forum: Outreach at Frontenac State Park last night (8/31) was outstanding. Large crowd of old and young, clear dark skies and great presentation and discussions by club members. Frontenac has fairly good horizons except to the east where tree tops block view a bit. A zenith dark sky recording appears below. Max readings (MPSAS = 21.07 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2024-08/24

January 15, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2024-08/24
When: August 24, 2024 @ 8:45 pm – 10:45 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Public Sky Observing of the planets Saturn Neptune 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 […]