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Public Sky Observing 2021-09/10

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-09/10
When: September 10, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 4.4 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Here are three features on the Moon terminator, which you can try to spot in telescope: Moon on Friday September 10th evening Credit: NASA Scientific […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-09/04

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-09/04
When: September 4, 2021 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE Rochester

Public Sky Observing of the planets Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Saturday September 4th evening is not visible Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Moon first quarter Fridays: 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/13, 9/10, 10/15, 11/12, 12/10. In the […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-08/13

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-08/13
When: August 13, 2021 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.7 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Friday August 13th evening Credit: NASA […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-08/07

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-08/07
When: August 7, 2021 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE Rochester

CANCELED due to weather!!! COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing planets Venus, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Saturday August 7th evening is not visible Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-07/16

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-07/16
When: July 16, 2021 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Vaccination is recommended for attendees of all RAC events. COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 7 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-07/10

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-07/10
When: July 10, 2021 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE Rochester

COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 1 day after New Moon, planets Venus, Mars, Saturn, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Saturday July 10th evening Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-06/18

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-06/18
When: June 18, 2021 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901

COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 8.4 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Friday May 21st evening Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Moon […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-06/12

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-06/12
When: June 12, 2021 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE Rochester

COVID-19 requirements: Masks recommended, especially when viewing through eyepiece. Attendees age 12 and above are welcome. Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 2.4 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Moon on Friday May 21st evening Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Moon […]

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Public Sky Observing 2021-05/15 – Astronomy Day

March 30, 2021 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2021-05/15 – Astronomy Day
When: May 15, 2021 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE Rochester

COVID-19 requirements: All attendees have to 1. Wear masks 2. Be vaccinated 16 years and above. No children. 3. Must wear eyeglasses or eye protection if viewing through an eyepiece. Eye protection will be provided. 4. Attendance is limited to 25 visitors 5. Visitors are requested to share tracking information: name, phone/email, address, vaccination status Spring Astronomy Day: Public Sky […]

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Rochester Astronomy Club – February Monthly Meeting

January 10, 2021 John Martin Comments Off on Rochester Astronomy Club – February Monthly Meeting
When: February 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Virtual Event via ZOOM

The Rochester Astronomy Club monthly are FREE and open to the public. During the current quarantine restrictions, our meetings have been moved to ZOOM virtual events. Agenda / Topics – Business Review meeting minutes Treasurer’s report Recent/New Activities Member’s Observing Notes Library scope update Discussions Presentation:  John Martin: “2020 MARS Landing” Mini-reports/Show-and-tell. RAC Outreach Meeting Report: Where do we go […]