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Bicycle Astronomy

This is a group dedicated to pursuing amateur astronomy using bicycles as a means to get to sites for viewing. You don't need to own your own telescope, but the more the merrier. You should of course own a bicycle, and be interested in amateur astronomy. Anyone with an interest in astronomy will be welcomed from neophytes to experts.

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Latest Activity: Aug 19, 2018

Star party tonight!

The first star party of the season kicks off tonight at the Adler Planetarium from 8:00 to 10:00 on the west side. Chicago Astronomer will be there and this will serve as the inaugural Bicycle Astronomy event. I hour to see you all there!

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024-04-08 Monday

Where are you going?  Amtrak to Carbondale or Indianapolis.  Amtrak bus from St. Louis to Vienna then ride the Trail. Or train to Carbondale and ride roads to Tunnel Hill, Tunnel Hill Trail, near…Continue

Started by Mike Schwab Aug 16, 2018.

The "Great American Eclipse." 8-21-17 6 Replies

http://wgntv.com/2017/03/16/an-eclipse-will-cross-the-us-for-the-first-time-in-99-years/Coming…Continue

Started by Tom A.K.. Last reply by Tom A.K. Aug 21, 2017.

Introducing the Adler Galaxy Ride! 3 Replies

Hey everybody! Thought I'd let you all know about a cool thing I and my Adler Planetarium colleagues are doing. From 9/18-25, I will be riding from Chicago to St Louis as a way of mapping out cosmic…Continue

Started by Lucianne Walkowicz. Last reply by Mike Schwab Sep 24, 2015.

Adler Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party in Cantigny Park 8/12

Hi everybody!The Adler is hosting a star party in Cantigny Park in Wheaton on 8/12, from 6-11pm. We'll have music, kids' events, telescopes, and hopefully good weather :) Personally, I can't help but…Continue

Started by Lucianne Walkowicz Jul 22, 2015.

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Comment by Tom A.K. on September 27, 2015 at 4:40pm
BRAVO ! Wow ! Amazing ! Great show ! = Supermoon !
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 27, 2015 at 1:19pm
http://touch.redeyechicago.com/#section/2943/article/p2p-84508494/

The clouds have miraculously cleared away over Chicago and viewing for the Supermoon Lunar Eclipse should be spectacular ! Come on down to the Planetarium, or if you're on your bike pull over, find a clear viewing spot and look up towards the South east ! Starts after 8pm.

Note: kiltedcelt, if you're still out there, please let us know?
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 25, 2015 at 7:19am
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/events/lunar-eclipse

Sunday, September 27, 2015, Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party. (Outdoors in plaza) All invited. FREE event !
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 23, 2015 at 7:14pm
Pic's from the Alder's "Scopes in the City" event.

http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/autumnal-equinox-ride-on-t...

http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/autumnal-equinox-ride-on-t...

http://www.thechainlink.org/photo/albums/autumnal-equinox-ride-on-t...
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 23, 2015 at 11:08am
http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20150923/humboldt-park/606s-observat...

The Adler "Scopes in the City"event starts at sunset.
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 20, 2015 at 4:28am
http://www.thechainlink.org/events/autumnal-equinox-ride-on-the-606...

An event has been posted for 9/23/15 at 6:45pm - 9pm.
Comment by Tom A.K. on September 17, 2015 at 8:44pm
http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/web-only/2015-july/scopes

Observe the equinox on the 606 with Alder's "Scopes in the city" program on Wednesday evening September 23.

The Adler Planetarium's "Scopes in the city" program will set up free telescopes for an evening of sky watching at the observatory area at the western end of the 606, the trailhead at Ridgeway, on Wednesday evening September 23, at 6:30pm - 9pm.
Bike on down the 606 and we will see you at the "Scopes in the city" event !
Comment by Mike Schwab on September 4, 2015 at 10:49am

A Supermoon is the moon during Perigee.  How close does the Perigee and Full moon / Eclipse have to occur?  24 hours?

Comment by Tom A.K. on September 4, 2015 at 10:40am
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Rare-Supermoon-Lunar-Eclipse-t...

Supermoon Sept. 27, 2015
Comment by Tom A.K. on April 4, 2015 at 5:57pm
http://earthsky.org/tonight/shortest-total-lunar-eclipse-of-the-cen...

Hope you got a chance to see it. I wasn't able to. Busy.
 

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