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Upcoming Events

May
23
Fri
7:00 pm Member’s Only—Dark Sky Night @ Eagle Bluff
Member’s Only—Dark Sky Night @ Eagle Bluff
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – May 24 @ 2:00 am
If it’s clear, we’re there. I will post ahead of time if it’s a go or a no.
May
24
Sat
9:30 pm Public Sky Observing 2025-05/24 @ Root River Park
Public Sky Observing 2025-05/24 @ Root River Park
May 24 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Public Sky Observing of the planets Mars Jupiter 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 the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a silver certificate, you must do some outreach (on the web or in person) [...]
May
30
Fri
9:30 pm Member’s Night 2025-05/30 @ Eagle Bluff parking
Member’s Night 2025-05/30 @ Eagle Bluff parking
May 30 @ 9:30 pm – May 31 @ 4:45 am
Member's Night 2025-05/30 @ Eagle Bluff parking | Lanesboro | Minnesota | United States
RAC members observing of the young Moon – 3.4 days after New Moon, planets Mars bright stars, double stars, and more by individual members plans. NASA and Astroleague have prepared an observing challenge for the general public on the 35th anniversary of the Hubble launch. To earn a silver certificate, you must do some outreach (on the web or in [...]
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