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Public Sky Observing 2025-08/16 at Forestville

July 11, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sky Observing 2025-08/16 at Forestville
When: August 16, 2025 @ 9:15 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, 21071 County Rd 118, Preston, MN 55965, USA

5th Dark Sky Festival: Flyer, Program (PDF) DNR Calendar: 5th Annual Dark Sky Festival 3–4 p.m. So Bright! Solar Viewing with the Minnesota Astronomical Society; Meet at Historic Forestville 3–4 p.m. How High Can It Go? Meet at Historic Forestville 3–5 p.m. Exploring Our Moon, Sun, and Solar System; Meet at the Townsite Loop Trail Head across from the Historic […]

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Eagle Bluff Member’s Night

June 29, 2025 Macastronomer Comments Off on Eagle Bluff Member’s Night
When: July 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
Where: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Friday night is full of clouds so July’s dark sky observing will be moved to Saturday. Eagle Bluff is our dark sky site for astronomical observing. Bring a scope or enjoy views through ours. The new moon at Eagle Bluff always delivers fantastic Milky Way vistas, and the area around the Teapot is especially rich with detail. This time of […]

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Members night 2025-June-27th

June 12, 2025 Macastronomer Comments Off on Members night 2025-June-27th
When: June 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – June 28, 2025 @ 2:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

@ Eagle Bluff parking lot. June 27th @ 7:00 pm – June 28th @ 2:00 am The peak of the Boötes meteor shower on a moonless night, seeing and transparency are average, no clouds—sounds like a glorious night for astronomy to me! I hope to see you there!

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Member’s Only—Dark Sky Night

May 13, 2025 Macastronomer Comments Off on Member’s Only—Dark Sky Night
When: May 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – May 24, 2025 @ 2:00 am
Where: Eagle Bluff, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

I will be a bit late, but once I’m packed up I’m on my way. I hope to see you there for a Glorious Night for Astronomy!

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Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28

April 14, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28
When: June 28, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Soldiers fields, 629 Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA

This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025. In the evening there is also a public observation in the Root River Park. Public Observing of the Sun through a telescope with guidance from members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of cloudy weather or another reason. Warning: […]

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Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24

April 14, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24
When: June 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Soldiers fields, 629 Wayne Stillman Pkwy SW, Rochester, MN 55902, USA

This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025.  Solar observing will be repeated on Saturday, in the evening there will be sky watching in the  Root River Park. Public Observing of the Sun through a telescope with guidance from members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Reload this page before you leave for the event. Event can be cancelled in case of […]

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CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-06/28

April 14, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on CANCELED: Public Sky Observing 2025-06/28
When: June 28, 2025 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Canceled due to the cloudy weather This event is part of the RochesterFest 2025. There is also public Sun observation in the Soldiers fields during the day. 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 […]

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Member’s Night 2025-03/28

March 26, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Member’s Night 2025-03/28
When: March 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – March 29, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

Messier Marathon for members of the Rochester Astronomy Club Astronomy League: Messier program list

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NCRAL 2025 Conference

February 12, 2025 John Martin Comments Off on NCRAL 2025 Conference
When: April 25, 2025 – April 27, 2025 all-day
Where: Minneapolis Marriot Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy, Hopkins, MN 55343, USA

Hello, fellow astronomers! We are excited to invite you to the annual NCRAL Convention in Minnetonka, MN! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded enthusiasts, share knowledge, and dive into the latest in amateur and professional astronomy. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul is a great place to visit: https://www.minneapolis.org/150-things-to-do-in-minneapolis/. We look forward to seeing you there for a […]

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Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-07/26

January 17, 2025 Josef Chlachula Comments Off on Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2025-07/26
When: July 26, 2025 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Where: Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN 55026, USA

8:30 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 […]