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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 [...]
Apr
14
Tue
7:00 pm RAC Monthly Meeting April 2026 @ RCTC Room EA103 (use the southeastern entrance to RCTC.)
RAC Monthly Meeting April 2026 @ RCTC Room EA103 (use the southeastern entrance to RCTC.)
Apr 14 @ 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 [...]
Apr
24
Fri
8:00 pm Public Sky Observing 2026-04/24 @ Oxbow Park
Public Sky Observing 2026-04/24 @ Oxbow Park
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Public Sky Observing 2026-04/24 @ Oxbow Park | Byron | Minnesota | United States
Wonders of the Spring sky Presentation by Robert Fealey This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to the Spring sky, transitioning from the brilliant stars of winter to the “Great Diamond” of the vernal season. It highlights key constellations such as Leo the Lion, Boötes, and Virgo, providing practical “star-hopping” techniques—like following the arc of the Big Dipper to Arcturus—to help [...]
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