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Feb
27
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6:30 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-02/27 @ Oxbow Park
Public Sky Observing 2026-02/27 @ Oxbow Park
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-02/27 @ Oxbow Park | Byron | Minnesota | United States
Presentation by Randy Hemann When the Sky Glows: How the Northern Lights Work Auroras have inspired myths and scientific inquiry across various cultures and throughout history. In this talk, we will explore the interactions between solar activity, Earth’s magnetic field, atmospheric chemistry, and human perception that create these stunning light displays. The colors and visibility of auroras depend on altitude, [...]
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7:00 pm RAC Monthly Meeting March 2026 @ TBD
RAC Monthly Meeting March 2026 @ TBD
Mar 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Please come to the Rochester Astronomy Club monthly meetings! These meetings are free and open to the public. Each month we will try to bring you a different presentation and share observing notes and tips. Agenda will be published on the Sunday before the meeting. We are offering these meetings in a hybrid fashion, you can attend either in person [...]
Mar
27
Fri
8:00 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-03/27 @ Oxbow Park
Public Sky Observing 2026-03/27 @ Oxbow Park
Mar 27 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-03/27 @ Oxbow Park | Byron | Minnesota | United States
Beginners guide to the Astrophotography Presentation by Michael Benson Astrophotography captures the breathtaking beauty and secrets of the cosmos. It requires specialized equipment to collect faint light over long exposures, revealing details invisible to the naked eye. From capturing the vibrant colors of nebulae to the majestic dance of galaxies, astrophotography allows us to witness astronomical phenomena in stunning detail, pushing [...]
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