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@robreid May I use your photos and comments from Eagle Bluff last Saturday evening for the club’s newsletter? Bill Davidson, editor View
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    bdavidson posted an update 2 years, 3 months ago

    @robreid
    May I use your photos and comments from Eagle Bluff last Saturday evening for the club’s newsletter?

    Bill Davidson, editor

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    bdavidson replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 3 months ago

    Jeff, could you or someone at Eagle Bluff take some photos of this gathering and send them to me via email.  I had surgery this week and hence bed ridden. It would be for our newsletter.

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    bdavidson replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 8 months ago

    I was taking photos of the group at Watson.

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    bdavidson replied to the topic Observing tonight? in the forum General Discussion 2 years, 8 months ago

    Bob: Can I publish your photos with descriptions in the newsletter?

     

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    bdavidson started the topic Your Help in Writing the History of the RAC is Needed in the forum Publications 2 years, 11 months ago

    I am researching our club’s history and could use your help. There is no documentation of club events or secretary minutes from 2001 to 2005. If you have any pictures, old handouts, or memories of events during this period, kindly forward them to me at rochesterskies@outlook.com.

    Also, I would like photos of members during any club event…[Read more]

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    bdavidson replied to the topic Where is the archive of newsletters? in the forum Newsletter 2 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks, John. When you get the chance, how can I submit future newsletters to the list? Please e-mail me.

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    bdavidson started the topic Where is the archive of newsletters? in the forum Newsletter 3 years ago

    Be advised: The page archiving our newsletters has gone AWOL.

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Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field
Jun 19 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.1 days after New Moon, planets Venus 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 [...]
9:45 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field
Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field
Jun 19 @ 9:45 pm – 11:45 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-06/19 @ Watson Soccer field | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.1 days after New Moon, planets Venus 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 [...]
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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: Never look directly at the Sun without proper eye protection, as it can cause permanent eye damage. This includes not looking [...]
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