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5:00 pm Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24 @ Soldiers fields
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24 @ Soldiers fields
Jun 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/24 @ Soldiers fields | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
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 [...]
Jun
27
Fri
7:00 pm Members night 2025-June-27th @ Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Members night 2025-June-27th @ Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Jun 27 @ 7:00 pm – Jun 28 @ 2:00 am
@ Eagle Bluff parking lot. June 27th @ 7:00 pm – June 28th @ 2:00 am Member’s moonless night. Great to observe deep sky objects. Backup day is Saturday June 28th. EBELC Sky Conditions https://www.cleardarksky.com/c/EgBfECMNkey.html?1
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28
Sat
11:00 am Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28 @ Soldiers fields
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28 @ Soldiers fields
Jun 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Public Sun Observing 2025 06/28 @ Soldiers fields | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
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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