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Presentation: Astrophotography with SeeStar 50 Smart photo-telescopes provide a new way to view and photograph deep-sky objects in a dark sky. In tonight’s presentation, Dr. McLaren will review one smart telescope for easy astrophotography, the Seestar S50. Hear the journey from initial unboxing the telescope to capturing a portfolio of celestial targets, focusing on the device’s remarkable portability and automated […]

Canceled due to the cloudy weather Public Sky Observing of the planets Mercury Saturn Neptune, komet Lemmon, 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 […]

Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 4.4 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]