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Public Sky Observing of the planets Mars Jupiter bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a silver certificate, you must do some outreach (on the web or in person) […]

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.4 days after New Moon, planets Mars Jupiter bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a silver certificate, you must do […]

Science behind Aurora Borealis Presentation by Randy Hemann The Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, is a breathtaking natural phenomenon caused by the interaction of charged particles from the Sun with Earth’s atmosphere. The Sun constantly emits a stream of charged particles known as the solar wind. When these particles encounter Earth’s magnetic field, they are deflected towards the poles. As […]

Messier Catalogue Presentation by Jay Mclaren The Messier Catalogue is a list of 110 astronomical objects, primarily nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies, compiled by French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century. Originally intended to help comet hunters avoid confusing these objects with comets, the Messier Catalogue has become a popular target for amateur astronomers. Spring is an excellent time […]

Wonders of the Winter sky Presentation by Robert Fealey As the nights grow longer and colder, the winter sky offers a breathtaking celestial spectacle. Constellations like Orion, with its iconic belt and sword, become prominent, while the Pleiades cluster, often referred to as the Seven Sisters, shimmers with its blue-tinged light. In addition to these and others celestial wonders, this […]

Public observing of the comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Backup day: Sunday October 20 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. More in the article Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) Moon on Saturday October 19 evening Credit: NASA Scientific […]