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November 9, 2026
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Submitted Photos

IC 434
Photographer: Roger Dier
Eastern Vail Nebula
Photographer: Jack Johnson
Messier 31
Photographer: Roger Dier
Witch’s Broom Nebula (NGC 6960)
Photographer: Macastronomer
IC 434
Photographer: Roger Dier
Leo Triplet
Photographer: Macastronomer
The Swan (M17)
Photographer: Macastronomer
Looking at me, looking at the sky
Photographer: Macastronomer

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Upcoming Events

Nov
10
Tue
7:00 pm RAC Monthly Meeting November 2026 @ RCTC Room EA103 (use the southeastern entrance to RCTC.)
RAC Monthly Meeting November 2026 @ RCTC Room EA103 (use the southeastern entrance to RCTC.)
Nov 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 [...]
Nov
13
Fri
6:00 pm Public Sky Presentation and Obse... @ Oxbow Park
Public Sky Presentation and Obse... @ Oxbow Park
Nov 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Public Sky Presentation and Observing 2026-11/13 @ Oxbow Park | Byron | Minnesota | United States
Presentation: Choosing Binoculars Hands-on presentation “Choosing Binoculars” by Dr. Randy Hemann.  Join us for an engaging public presentation, “Choosing Binoculars for Astronomical Observing,” where you’ll discover how a humble pair of binoculars can unlock stunning views of the night sky without the complexity of a full telescope setup. Whether you are a curious beginner or a seasoned star-gazer, we will [...]
Dec
4
Fri
all-day Member’s Dark Sky Weekend
Member’s Dark Sky Weekend
Dec 4 – Dec 5 all-day
December Members’ Dark Sky Weekend 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 everyone’s night vision. Use laser pointers [...]
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