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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
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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
November 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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
October 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
October 19, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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
October 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Details on my SIU Star Party visit last weekend...
astronomer.proboards.com/.../chicago-....
A wonderful time under darker skies.
Astro Joe

@astronomy.blue
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two views of today's Sun...
Just me and the Sun and a pleasant afternoon alone.
Astro Joe

@astronomy.blue
September 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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
September 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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
September 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
September 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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
September 8, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Labor Day Sun

Astro Joe

@astronomy.blue
September 1, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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
August 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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
August 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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
August 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Did you catch the two Planet Conjunction early this morning?
I sure did...details here:
astronomer.proboards.com/post/24007
Astro Joe
@astronomy.blue
August 12, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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
August 11, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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
August 10, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
August 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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
August 6, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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
August 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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
July 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
There is a Centipede on the Sun.....

Sunday lookin' at the Sun.

60mm Coronado Solar Scope/Double stack/15mm blocking
Canon T7i

Astro Joe
July 28, 2025 at 5:25 AM