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Witch’s Broom Nebula (NGC 6960)
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The Swan (M17)
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IC 434
Photographer: Roger Dier
IC 434
Photographer: Roger Dier

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Oct
16
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7:30 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-10/16 @ River Road Dog Park
Public Sky Observing 2026-10/16 @ River Road Dog Park
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-10/16 @ River Road Dog Park | Rochester | Minnesota | United States
Location: River Road Dog Park / Rochester Dog Park North / GPS 44.089, -92.476  Public Sky Observing of the young Moon – 5.6 days after New Moon, planets Saturn Neptune Uranus 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 [...]
Nov
6
Fri
all-day Member’s Dark Sky Weekend @ Eagle Bluff
Member’s Dark Sky Weekend @ Eagle Bluff
Nov 6 – Nov 7 all-day
Member's Dark Sky Weekend @ Eagle Bluff | Lanesboro | Minnesota | United States
November Members’ Dark Sky Weekend at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Join fellow club members for a weekend under dark skies! Friday is the primary observing night, with Saturday as the backup. Bring your telescope, or enjoy the views through others’ scopes. Bring a friend! Be considerate of members working on observations or astrophotography. Use red lights to help preserve [...]
Nov
7
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7:00 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-11/07 @ Root River Park
Public Sky Observing 2026-11/07 @ Root River Park
Nov 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Public Sky Observing of the planets Saturn Neptune Uranus 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 another reason.   Resources: In the [...]
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