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When:
February 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
2025-02-07T19:00:00-06:00
2025-02-07T20:30:00-06:00
Where:
Oxbow Park
5731 County Rd 105 NW
Byron, MN 55920
USA
5731 County Rd 105 NW
Byron, MN 55920
USA
Cost:
Free
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 winter will also feature a special treat: the planet Mars will be in opposition. During this time, Mars will appear larger and brighter than usual in the night sky, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers to observe its red hue and surface features.
Robert Fealey is a retired neurology doctor. Robert is interested in space exploration topics, like e.g. research of the Saturn moon Titan by spacecraft Cassini and lander Huygens. He has a small observatory in his backyard with a 10″ Meade telescope and a few smaller telescopes and digital cameras. He is passionate about astrophotography and he is an active member of the Rochester Astronomy Club.