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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2023-01/27

August 30, 2022 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2023-01/27
When: January 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

The Size and Scale of our Solar System Presentation by John Martin Our solar system is vast, but just how large is it? During this indoor presentation we will explore the solar system using a scale model and reference points in maps of Oxbow park and surrounding areas. Take a tour of our solar system without leaving the Oxbow Park […]

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Rochester Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting – 2022 Series

August 7, 2022 John Martin Comments Off on Rochester Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting – 2022 Series
When: August 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Randy's House, 1904 Summit Dr NE Rochester, MN 55906

The Rochester Astronomy Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month. This month, we are going to meet in person at Randy’s house. We will not be holding a Zoom meeting this month. Location: 1904 Summit Dr NE Rochester, MN 55906

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Lunar Eclipse

May 11, 2022 John Martin Comments Off on Lunar Eclipse
When: May 15, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Come and observe a Lunar Eclipse! The Rochester Astronomy Club is hosting a public night sky viewing event at the Watson Soccer Fields parking lot to observe the lunar eclipse on May 15th. The event starts at 8 PM with the penumbral eclipse starting at 8:32 PM, partial eclipse at 9:27PM and the full eclipse starts at 10:29 PM.  The […]

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NCRAL 2022

April 3, 2022 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on NCRAL 2022
When: May 13, 2022 – May 14, 2022 all-day
Where: Lakeview Conference Center, 350 E Seven Hills Rd, Port Washington, WI 53074

May 13-14, 2022 at the Lakeview Conference Center in Port Washington, WI Thank you for your interest in NCRAL VISION 2022!

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Rochester Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting – 2022 Series

December 15, 2021 John Martin Comments Off on Rochester Astronomy Club Monthly Meeting – 2022 Series
When: January 11, 2022 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Randy's House, 1904 Summit Dr NE, Rochester, MN 55906, USA

Since our meeting falls on an election day, neither RCTC or the planetarium can legally hold our meeting. So change the meeting site to my place: 1904 Summit Dr NE, Rochester, MN Thanks! This meeting will be IN-PERSON only. There will be no Zoom option.

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-12/02

December 9, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-12/02
When: December 2, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Oxbow Park

CANCELED due to cloudy weather   Public Sky Observing of the Moon – 9.1 days after New Moon, planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance from members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Mars will be above East horizon. Mars will be in opposition on December 8, 2022, when distance from Earth […]

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CANCELLED – Public Sky Observing 2022-11/04

December 9, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELLED – Public Sky Observing 2022-11/04
When: November 4, 2022 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Oxbow Park

Cancelled due to cloudy weather Public Sky Observing of the Moon – 10.6 days after New Moon, planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus, Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by 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, date change […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-09/30

December 9, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-09/30
When: September 30, 2022 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Canceled due to the cloudy weather Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.3 days after New Moon, planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and later Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-09/24

December 9, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2022-09/24
When: September 24, 2022 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949

Canceled due to the cloudy weather Location has changed to Eagle Bluff parking near the entrance to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center! Public Sky Observing of the planets Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and later Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. […]