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ALCON 2019

March 1, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on ALCON 2019
When: July 25, 2019 – July 29, 2019 all-day
Where: HOLIDAY INN TITUSVILLE, Titusville, FL, USA

The Astronomical League was organized on November 15, 1946 under the leadership of Dr. Harlow Shapley. At present, the Astronomical League is a federation of 280+ astronomical societies throughout the United States and several foreign countries. It is one of the largest general astronomical organizations in the world. National Conventions take place yearly in various locations throughout the country over […]

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NCRAL 2019

March 1, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on NCRAL 2019
When: May 3, 2019 – May 5, 2019 all-day
Where: Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 101 18th St, Moline, IL 61265, USA

Astronomical Voyages of Discovery: Past, Present & Future NCRAL2019.org NCRAL 2019 hosted by Popular Astronomy Club (PAC) in Moline, Illinois May 3-5 2019  

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Public Night Sky Observing 12/06

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 12/06
When: December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 9.8 days after New Moon, planets Venus, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be at Oxbow Park, Byron. For last minute announcements follow up Rochester Astronomy Club (RAC) facebook page https://www.facebook.com/rochesterastronomy/ General public is welcome. Credit: NASA […]

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*CANCELLED*Public Night Sky Observing 11/01

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on *CANCELLED*Public Night Sky Observing 11/01
When: November 1, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field Parking Lot, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

** This event is cancelled due to cloudy skies ** Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.1 days after New Moon, planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be Oxbow Park, Byron. For last minute announcements follow up Rochester Astronomy Club […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 10/04

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 10/04
When: October 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 6.7 days after New Moon, planets Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson Soccer Field at Essex Pkwy; near West River Pkwy NW and 41st ST NW For last minute announcements […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 09/06

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 09/06
When: September 6, 2019 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 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 Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and dwarf planet Ceres, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson Soccer Field at Essex Pkwy; near West River Pkwy NW and 41st ST NW For […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 08/09

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 08/09
When: August 9, 2019 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Canceled due to cloudy weather. See satellite images below Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 9.7 days after New Moon, planets Jupiter, Saturn and dwarf planet Ceres, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson Soccer Field at Essex Pkwy; near West […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 07/05

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 07/05
When: July 5, 2019 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

*** Due to cloudy skies and potential rain, the observing event for 7/5 is cancelled *** Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 3.7 days after New Moon, planets Jupiter, Saturn and dwarf planet Ceres, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 06/07

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 06/07
When: June 7, 2019 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5 days after New Moon, planets Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and dwarf planet Ceres, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson Soccer Field at Essex Pkwy; near West River Pkwy NW and 41st ST NW For […]

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Public Night Sky Observing 05/10

January 25, 2019 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Night Sky Observing 05/10
When: May 10, 2019 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 6.3 days after New Moon, planet  Mars, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Observing will be on parking of the Watson Soccer Field at Essex Pkwy; near West River Pkwy NW and 41st ST NW For last minute announcements follow up Rochester […]