REMINDER<
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew this Friday, the 14th of November at the 606 Trail for telescopes and astro chat.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24065/t...
The skies are free...and so are the views.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
ADVANCE SPECIAL NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer this Friday, 07 November 2025 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for a special Instruction event for all those who desire how to use a telescope and navigate the skies.
More details shortly, but come on down and have a great time with us.
Astro Joe
NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew tomorrow, Saturday 25 October at Big Marsh Park, on the city's far southside and a dark sky environment. Good for catching Comet Lemmon in this only opportunity to observe with the Chicago Astronomer.
More details soon.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
A fun time we had at our Chicago Astronomer public observation session at the 606 Trail Friday evening...
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24042/t...
Our next Public Observation session will be at Big Marsh Park on Saturday the 25th of October
Astro Joe
NOTICE:
Sorry astro kids....
The Chicago Astronomer is Rescheduling tonight's appearance at the 606 Trail for tonight, Friday 10 October 2025 due to weather conditions.
The Rescheduled date is next Friday, the 17th of October at 6:30 pm.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Go out tonight and catch the Moon slide across the open star cluster of the Pleiades - starting about 9:00 pm.
Full details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/thread/6622/...
Grab your binos and enjoy.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Details on my SIU Star Party visit last weekend...
astronomer.proboards.com/.../chicago-....
A wonderful time under darker skies.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Join the Chicago Astronomers as we Instruct fans on how to use telescopes and share views of the Moon, Saturn and other Fall objects. Friday, 03 October 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Bring out your telescopes and join the urban Astronomical adventure Look for the red lights
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Two views of today's Sun...
Just me and the Sun and a pleasant afternoon alone.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Today's lookin' at the Sun...'cause I can and you should too.
Single shot capture
60mm Coronado/Double stack/15mm Blocking
Canon T7i DSLR
Wave 150i Mount
Post Processing
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Join the Chicago Astronomer at the 606 Trail this Friday, 12 September 2025
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/thread/6609/...
The highlight of the session will be the ringed planet Saturn, with her rings nearly edge on now. Be there with the cool kids.
Astro Joe
@astronomers.bsky.social
Reminder:
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew on a beautiful warm evening at Northerly Island tonight.
Bring your telescopes and curiosity as we guide our fans across the Cosmos.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
@astronomy.blue
Join the Chicago Astronomer at Skinner Park, Tuesday evening - 09 September 2025, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24018/t...
Doing Astronomy right.
Astro Joe
Labor Day Sun
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
For my astro pals and Chicago Astronomer fans - maintenance of the C11 Flagship Telescope.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24015/t...
Astronomy done right.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Here is our updated Chicago Astronomer Public Observation Schedule for 2025...
chicagoastronomer.com/schedule/
Quite the busy Astronomical season we are having...attending to thousands of urban sky lovers. Astronomy done right.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
For my Astro buds and sky lovers..
Tuesday morning will be loaded with Astronomical events and if clear...make sure to catch a transit, meteors & a Conjunction..
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24010/t...
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Did you catch the two Planet Conjunction early this morning?
I sure did...details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24007
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Here are the full pics and narrative of our fun time Full Moon observation session in Evanston Saturday night.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24003/t...
See if you catch yourself enjoy sharing the skies with us. Astronomy done right.
Astro Joe
NOTICE:
Don't be shammed by the hype of a "Six Planet Parade"...sorta.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24002/t...
The Chicago Astronomer will always set you right.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Here is the real scoop on the upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower...
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/23998/t...
Do you have to leave the city.....no....the Chicago Astronomer will always set you straight.
Astro Joe
NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer this Friday at the 606 Trail for some pretty cool Lunar viewing and Astro chat.
Be there with the cool kids of urban Astronomy...you know you want to.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
Not much going on with Solar Prominences, but a lot of activity on the Sun's surface...and that Centipede filament is still going strong more than a week now...very unusual.
Despite the Canadian smoke wafting over Chicago, the seeing was quite good this Saturday afternoon.
Astro Joe
NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew at Harrison Park this Friday, 01 August 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/23994/t...
We will share views of the waxing Moon and other Summer celestial delights with our fans & friends.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
There is a Centipede on the Sun.....
Sunday lookin' at the Sun.
60mm Coronado Solar Scope/Double stack/15mm blocking
Canon T7i
Astro Joe
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew Friday, 18 July 2025 at the 606 Trail from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
If you have one, bring your telescope and we will guide you in the best use of it. Always free & family friendly...and the weather will be fantastic.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
NOTICE:
Poor weather has rescheduled our July 606 Public Observation session for Friday the 11th of July.
Our rain date will be 18 July 2025 from 7;30 pm to 9:30 pm
Updates mid-week, but if you are not on our Chicago Astronomer email notifications, send your address to me.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
ASM Space & Astronomy...Week three in the only Astrolab in the city...
Astronomy taught right.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
What an incredible blast at McKinley park with our Chicago Astronomer fans & friends...
A lot more laters....Astronomy done right.
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
