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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-09/20

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-09/20
When: September 20, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA

7 PM Presentation about Sky Join us for a captivating evening under the stars!  John Atwell will guide us on a celestial journey, exploring the wonders of the night sky. From the birth and death of stars to the vast expanse of galaxies, we’ll delve into the mysteries of the cosmos. We’ll also discuss the unique beauty of the summer […]

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Public Sky Observing 2025-09/13

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2025-09/13
When: September 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

2025 Public Sky Observing Plan Month Day DoW Location Sunset Start End ☽ age Planets Title Jan 10 Fri Oxbow Park 17:03 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 8.0 ♀ ♃ ♄ ⛢ ♆ John Attwell: Mars Orbit Feb 07 Fri Oxbow Park 18:30 7:00 PM 8:30 PM 9.9 ☿ ♀ ♂ ♃ ♄ ⛢ ♆ Bob Fealey: Winter Sky Mar 07 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2025-09/11

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2025-09/11
When: September 11, 2025 @ 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 Mars Saturn Neptune 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 […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/29

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/29
When: August 29, 2025 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Canceled due to the mostly cloudy weather Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.9 days after New Moon, planets Mars 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 […]

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Member’s Night 2025-08/22

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Member’s Night 2025-08/22
When: August 22, 2025 @ 9:00 pm – August 24, 2025 @ 5:00 am
Where: The Dean Johnson Memorial Observing Field

RAC StarBQ 2025 – members only (not public!) observing of the planets Mars, bright stars, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and more by individual members plans. Location is about 3.8 miles West of the Eagle Bluff. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/15

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/15
When: August 15, 2025 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

CANCELED due to cloudy and rainy weather Public Sky Observing of the planets Mars 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 […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/01

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-08/01
When: August 1, 2025 @ 9:15 pm – 11:15 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Canceled due to the cloudy and hazy weather Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 7.5 days after New Moon, planets Mars 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 […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-07/19

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-07/19
When: July 19, 2025 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

CANCELED due to the cloudy weather Public Sky Observing of the planets Mars 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2025-07/03

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2025-07/03
When: July 3, 2025 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 8.0 days after New Moon, planets Mercury Mars 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 […]

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Public Sky Observing 2025-06/21

January 7, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2025-06/21
When: June 21, 2025 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Public Sky Observing of the planets Mercury Mars 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) […]