I was just reminded that this year's Astronomical League Convention, ALCon Expo 2008, will be held in Des Moines, IA, July 18-19, 2008. If you are in the area...
It's a bit hard to tell yet, but who's open for which days this weekend? I'm off Friday and Monday (Whoo Hoo!!). If no-one wants to go to the field, I'll...
Tonight looks like it has great potential. John and I will be at the field. Come on up after the fireworks (or during; we could see a bunch on the horizon...
As I was driving up to the field Thursday night, clouds were everywhere, but the water vapor radar loop seemed to indicate that it would thin out. Well, there...
I wanted to get up there tonight (Friday) but was just too sore and late after going to Eitzen to watch the combine demolition derby. Stopped in LaX to see the...
If it's REALLY clear, I MIGHT go. John B. might go also. Right now, it looks like a LOT of water vapor is headed our way. Also, please note that tonight...
Friday night was considerably more clear than Thursday, but there was a steady 10 mph wind blowing. Even though it was from the south, it was cold! I...
Well, it looks like the clouds might not reach us for a few hours, but it's going to be breezy. Having been out late at the field the last 2 nights, I'm going...
Hey gang, Friday night the Moon will be at about 65 percent but it sets at around 12:30pm. With the weather the way it's been, you gotta take the chance when...
A visit to Luther College to observe may interest some. Go to http://astronomy.luther.edu/public_observing.htm for information. The distance from La Crescent...
The night of August 1st is the Rochester Astronomy Club's 1st annual StarBQ, down by the IA border near Spring Grove. We're grilling out starting around 6pm...
I'm planning on the StarBQ! Red, maybe we can do the September meeting (if there is one). Nicole, I can't seem to find a map on the RAC website. Help? By...
Well, NWS is predicting rain after 10:00pm, and sure enough, there's a blob flaring up and heading our way across MN. We probably won't be able to predict if...
Count me in for the StarBQ to. Phil ... the way, the talk in the RAC events forum is for the last weekend in June. It's for sure August 1? ... Club's 1st...
Doh! I was getting the original JUne date confused with JUly! Please ignore my senility! Still could use a map/directions though. Later, Mike R. ... weekend...
Here is waht I have in mind for meeting dates. They are all the 1st Wednesdays of the month. Any problems with them? Sep 3 Oct 1, Nov 5 Dec 3 (Christmas...
We can run through the agenda as we did last year. I believe we also need to revisit what direction we want the club to go in the future. Maybe a few people...
Hi Pam, When we talk about going to the 'field', we're talking about the La Crosse Remote Control Club's flying field, which is sort of at the top of 10 mile...
There are probably other that know this better than I do but , Here goes. The field is the Coulee region Model airplane field. To get there go south on Hiway...
Regarding the Coulee Region Modelers flying field: It is important to me to stress that the flying field is private property and we should treat it that way....
Hi gang, According to Astro Planner, tonight (Friday) the Moon is at about 50% and rises at 11:50pm. It rises a half hour later Saturday night. Although we...
The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society is having it'sNorthwood starfest next weekend (August 1-3) If there are any of you that are planning on coming could...
It may have been.. I decided to take a trip to the field, and was treated to (what I believe) is the best night of the year so far for clarity and steadiness....
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