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

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

Notice: Join the Chicago Astronomer as we set-up Telescopes at McKinley Park - Monday 07 July 2025 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23991/t... Bring your telescopes & curiosity and spend an evening with us. Astro Joe @chicagoparent.bsky.social @astronomy.blue

Saturday afternoon quick images of the huge activity on the Sun... Astro Joe

Join the Chicago Astronomer in Evanston to celebrate the arrival of Summer 2025 Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer at the 606 Trail Friday, 20 June 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm as we share the skies with our fans & friends. Bring your telescopes and join-in on the celestial fun Be there with the cool kids of urban Astronomy. Astro Joe

What a fun day. I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Virgil Grissom Graduation this morning on a bright and sunny day. Full details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23986/t... And...we got Grissom bling! Astro Joe

Later on this day, I have the honor of giving a Commencement Speech for the Graduating class of Grissom School, on Chicago's far South side. Gus is my favorite Astronaut and a little guy, like me. Taking a break from my speech writing Always time for a Moon shot Astro Joe

Quite the nice rising Waxing Moon this evening...tinged with Canadian smoke. Astro Joe

Pics and narrative of our Public Observation session at Smith park last Saturday evening.. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23984 (And...if you are not on my Chicago Astronomer email list of notifications of events, send me your email address) Astro Joe

A fantastic Time under Chicago Astronomer skies at Portage Park Thursday evening with sky loving fans and making new friends. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23983 Onward to Smith Park Friday evening... astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/t... Be there with the cool kids... Astro Joe

A fantastic Time under Chicago Astronomer skies at Portage Park Thursday evening with sky loving fans and making new friends. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23983 Onward to Smith Park Friday evening... astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/t... Be there with the cool kids... Astro Joe

And then the skies cleared... More laters at Portage Park... Astro Joe

Notice: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew this Friday (06 June) evening at Smith Park - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Full details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/t... Weather looks decent and a waxing Moon is always fun to explore. Be there with the cool kids...you know you want to. Astro Joe

Sorry kids... I have rescheduled our Chicago Astronomer Public Observation Session at Portage Park for this evening - 03 June. Unsettled weather conditions have enacted our Rain Date Protocol of: Thursday 05 June 2025. Astro Joe

Just no... There will be NO "Planetary Alignment" tomorrow morning (Tuesday 03 June 2025). Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23979/t... The Chicago Astronomer will always set you straight. Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew as we revisit Portage Park on Tuesday 03 June 2025 Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23977/t... Bring your telescopes and curiosity...you know you want to. Astro Joe

Auroras tonight...? Maybe.... Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23975/t... Take a chance and maybe you can catch some aurorae Sunday into Monday. These events are unpredictable , but worth some time. Astro Joe

More laters....but this Chicago Astronomer appearance at Horner park Saturday evening...went by much too fast... Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew at Horner Park, on Chicago's north side on Saturday evening, 31 May 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23970/t... The weather will be great and enjoy a smokey sunset with us. Astro Joe

UPDATE: Sorry kids.... Our Chicago Astronomer Public Observation session at Smith Park has been Rescheduled due to impending poor weather. We will greet our fans on Friday 06 June 2025 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/t... Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew as we head out to: Smith Park for some cool urban Astronomy on Friday evening, 30 May 2025 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23969/t... Family friendly...be there with the cool kids....you know you want to. Astro Joe

Did you catch the pretty conjunction of the Moon, Venus & Saturn this early Saturday morning...? Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23962 Astro Joe

New Teaching tool for my AstroLab... Tesla rules... www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey9P... Astronomy done right. Astro Joe

Solar captures before the End times Dust Storm... Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23960/t... Astro Joe