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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-02/07

November 8, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-02/07
When: February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

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 […]

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Members night 2024-11/01

October 30, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Members night 2024-11/01
When: November 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – November 2, 2024 @ 6:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Member’s moonless night. Great to observe deep sky objects. Backup day is Saturday November 2nd. Moon on Friday November 1 evening Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Resources: In the Sky November/2024, Phases of the Moon 2024, Planets rise and set 11/01, Sun and Moon 11/01, Sun today, Holidays 2024 Moon Features You Can See From Earth, Messier list, Caldwell list, […]

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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Observing 2024-10/19

October 17, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Observing 2024-10/19
When: October 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

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 […]

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Comet: C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) viewing at KR7 Reservoir

October 16, 2024 John Martin Comments Off on Comet: C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) viewing at KR7 Reservoir
When: October 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: KR7 Reservoir, 6317 19th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

The Rochester Astronomy Club will be at the KR7 Reservoir  to view the C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) comet from 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM CT. This event is free and open to the public KR-7 Reservoir 6317 19th St NW Rochester, MN 55901

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Public sky observing 2024-09/27

September 6, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public sky observing 2024-09/27
When: September 27, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Backup date Saturday 9/28 Public Sky Observing of the planets Venus Saturn Neptune bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. 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. […]

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Members night 2024-08/02

June 25, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Members night 2024-08/02
When: August 2, 2024 @ 9:00 pm – August 3, 2024 @ 5:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Member’s moonless night. Great to observe deep sky objects. Mercury and Venus will be at 4 degrees above horizon at 9PM. Comet P/13 Olbers 7.9m will be +12°48′ above the horizon at 11PM, +5° at midnight. Backup day is Saturday August 3rd. 2024 Public Sky Observing Plan Month Day DoW Location Sunset Start End ☽ age Planets Title Jan 19 […]

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Members night 2024-03/09

March 7, 2024 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Members night 2024-03/09
When: March 9, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – March 10, 2024 @ 5:30 am
Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Member’s MOONLESS night Excellent for Messier marathon & early evening comet 12P/Pons Brooks. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason. Resources: In the Sky May/2024, Phases of the Moon 2024, Planets rise and set 03/09, Sun and Moon 03/09, Sun today, Holidays 2024 Moon Features You […]

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Monthly Club Meeting – November 2024

January 23, 2024 John Martin Comments Off on Monthly Club Meeting – November 2024
When: November 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: RCTC Door 26 Rm# M1406, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips. Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting. We will be broadcasting this meeting via ZOOM. You must register for this ZOOM meeting […]

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Monthly Club Meeting – October 2024

January 23, 2024 John Martin Comments Off on Monthly Club Meeting – October 2024
When: October 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: RCTC Door 26 Rm# M1406, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

This month we will be treated to a meeting at the Mayo High School Planetarium, hosted by Ben Joslin! Please park in the south parking lot at Mayo HS and enter through Door 6. Follow directions to the planetarium. There will not be a ZOOM broadcast of this meeting. It is a members only event, but members may bring a guest. […]

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Monthly Club Meeting – September 2024

January 23, 2024 John Martin Comments Off on Monthly Club Meeting – September 2024
When: September 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Where: RCTC Door 26 Rm# M1406, 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips. Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting. We will be broadcasting this meeting via ZOOM. You must register for this ZOOM meeting […]