Partial Solar Eclipse Observing 2023-10/14 (2023-10-14)

Partial Solar Eclipse Observing 2023-10/14

September 12, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: October 14, 2023 @ 10:30 am – 1:15 pm

Where: Watson Soccer Field, 1000 Essex Pkwy NW, Rochester, MN 55901, USA

Partial solar eclipse (46.9%) observation by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. Eclipse glasses will be available. Partial solar eclipse visibility in Rochester MN Partial begins Oct 14 at 10:30:23 am Maximum Oct 14 at 11:49:50 am Partial ends Oct 14 at 1:13:55 pm The Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and […]

Public Sky Observing 2023-09/08

July 31, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: September 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: Dodge Center Public Library, 13 1st Ave NW, Dodge Center, MN 55927, USA

Small telescope in your own backyard Presentation by Dr. Robert Fealey Best telescope is a telescope which is actually used to observe the sky! Come to Dodge Center library and learn about telescope parts, how to enhance telescope capabilities with equipment additions (i.e. Sun and Moon filters, finder scopes, laser pointers, astronomical cameras, etc.)! All demonstrated on a small affordable […]

CANCELED: Member’s night 2023-07-22 Saturday – Backup day

July 12, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: July 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – July 23, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

CANCELED due to the cloudy and rainy weather Backup day Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Sun set 20:46 Moon on Saturday July 22 evening (Moon set 23:19) Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Evening planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars (all in dusk), Saturn (rising at about 11 PM), Neptune (rising at about 11:30 PM), Jupiter (rising at […]

CANCELED: Member’s night 2023-07-21 Friday

July 12, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: July 21, 2023 @ 8:00 pm – July 22, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

CANCELED: Member’s night 2023-07-21 Friday. Saturday 07-22 is still possible. Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Sun set 20:48 Moon on Friday July 21 evening (Moon set 23:02) Credit: NASA Scientific Visualization Studio Evening planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars (all in dusk), Saturn (rising at about 11 PM), Neptune (rising at about 11:30 PM), Jupiter (rising at […]

SCRATCHED: Member’s nights: Star-BQ 2023

June 14, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: August 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – August 19, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Where: Root River Park, 4012 80th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA

SCRATCHED: based on the discussion at RAC meeting 9/12. Moved back to original August 18 date. Star-BQ 2023 Glorious nights for astronomy in memory of Dean Johnson (Dean: forum August 3, 2008 at 7:48 am) PRELIMINARY Friday 9/15, Backup: Saturday 9/16 Members are welcome to bring own favorited food and beverage and share it with family members and friends. They […]

CANCELLED – Member’s night 2023-06-17 Saturday

June 9, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: June 17, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – June 18, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Due to extreme haze in the sky, this event it cancelled. Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Dark night – New moon is at June 18 04:37 UTC Supernova in M101! Evening planets: Venus, Mars, Uranus (near meridian at about 10:30 PM). Resources: Sky and Telescope: THIS WEEK’S SKY AT A GLANCE, JUNE 9 – 18 […]

Member’s night 2023-06-16 Friday

June 9, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: June 16, 2023 @ 9:00 pm – June 17, 2023 @ 5:00 am

Where: Eagle Bluff parking, 28097 Goodview Dr, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA

Member’s only – Dark Sky Night RAC Member’s Sky Observing Dark night – New moon is at June 18 04:37 UTC Supernova in M101! Evening planets: Venus, Mars, Uranus (near meridian at about 10:30 PM). Resources: Sky and Telescope: THIS WEEK’S SKY AT A GLANCE, JUNE 9 – 18 In the Sky June/2023, Sun and Moon data, Observing programs, Messier […]

Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-03/15

March 17, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: March 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Oxbow Park

Time in Astronomy – Prague astronomical clock Presentation by Josef Chlachula In astronomy, time takes on a whole new perspective compared to our everyday experience, including timescales, time dilatation, cyclic nature and more. Prague astronomical clock is a medieval astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall in Prague, the capital of the Czechia. The clock was first installed in […]

Public Presentation & Sky Observing 2024-02/16

March 16, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: February 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: Oxbow Park, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN 55920, USA

Easy Objects for Your First Astronomy Night Presentation by Luka Bajzer Have you ever wondered what you can see in the night sky? Beyond the moon and planets, there are star clusters, nebulae and galaxies that aren’t difficult to find. Some can be seen with your unaided eyes, while others need binoculars or a telescope. Join us for a presentation […]

NCRAL 2023

February 28, 2023 Josef Chlachula Comments Off

When: May 5, 2023 @ 4:00 pm – May 6, 2023 @ 9:00 pm

Where: GRAND BEAR RESORT NORTH UTICA, ILLINOIS, 2643 IL-178, North Utica, IL 61373, USA

North Central Region of the Astronomical League (NCRAL) is organizing NCRAL 2023 Regional Convention at Grand Bear Resort North Utica, Illinois Fri-Sat MAY 5-6, 2023 See website https://tcaa.club/ncral2023 Early Bird Registration (on or before March 15th) $140.00 USD Standard Registration (on or before April 5th) $160.00 USD Late Registration (meals not included) – April 6th – April 30th $130.00 USD […]