I am accepting applications from eager space teens from across the city If you can leave your cell phone/headphones aside, ..I encourage you to apply in this very popular ASM program. Apply at: afterschoolmatters.org and select "Space & Astronomy" Astro Joe

Go out and catch the Full Moon tonight - 19 August 2024... Details here on the Hype.. astronomer.proboards.com/post/23793/thr… Astro Joe

Today's lookin' at the Sun....and you should too. Both Whitelight & Hydrogen-Alpha wavelengths. Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer crew this Friday, 23 August 2024 at the 606 Trail from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Bring your telescopes and enthusiasm Family friendly and free. Consult out full Chicago Astronomer schedule: chicagoastronomer.com/schedule/ Astro Joe

Pics and narrative of our Perseid Meteor shower overnight Observation session at the peak... astronomer.proboards.com/post/23796/thr… We all had a blast in darker skies. Astro Joe

Friday evening's Chicago Astronomer event at the 606 Trail. Details and pics here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23802/thr… Be sure to join us at our next event...you know you want to. chicagoastronomer.com/schedule/ Astro Joe

Full pics and narrative of our solid time with Chicago Park District Campers Saturday evening at Ping Tom Park with the Chicago Astronomer.. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23803/thr… Astro Joe Guzman Chicago ParkDistrict

NOTICE: Busy...busy...busy....as it should be.... Join the Chicago Astronomer at Horner Park this Wednesday evening for telescopes, Astronomers and space chat. Check out our busy schedule here: chicagoastronomer.com/schedule/ Be there with the cool kids...you know you want to. Astro Joe

UPDATE: Weather conditions are uncertain for this evening's Astro event at Horner Park. There is a river of moisture over the city and will be mostly cloudy. I am enacting our Rain date of 11 September for our appearance at the park for clearer skies. Sorry kids. Astro Joe

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer at Graver Park as we return and meet our fans on Chicago's far south side this Friday 06 September 2024 Saturn will be the highlight of our evening session as we chat all things astronomical Be there with the cool kids Astro Joe

Yay....look what I got!!! I really wanted one too....and who doesn't love their local Astronomer. Yay! Astro Joe

Today's lookin' at the Sun...'cause I can and you should too... Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23805/thr… Astro Joe

I am now accepting applications for the Fall Term of Space & Astronomy at ASM. If you know of a Space teen, have them apply and join other teens exploring the cosmos at our Downtown Astrolab. Apply here: afterschoolmatters.org And apply to: Astronomy & Space Astro Joe

Busy busy... Notice: Join the Chicago Astronomer in Evanston Saturday, 07 September 2024 for a great time under the stars in Lovelace Park as the Resident Astronomer - guiding sky lovers across the cosmos. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23806/thr… Astro Joe

REMINDER: Join the Chicago Astronomer tonight at Graver Park on a refreshingly cool evening with the Crescent Moon, the Planet Saturn and astro chat. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23807/thr… Astro Joe Chicago ParkDistrict

NOTICE: Join the Chicago Astronomer Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at Horner Park for some pretty cool Lunar and Saturn viewing. (Our primary date was rescheduled due to weather, but Wednesday looks solid!) Be there with the cool kids of urban Astronomy... Astro Joe Chicago ParkDistrict

More details soon.....Partial Lunar Eclipse to enjoy Astro Joe

Aurora tonight...? Probably not. Although the sun has burped out a high energy flare, the chances are small that Chicago will observe a manifestation. Throw in the Canadian smoke wafting over the region, well... our skies are not cooperating. Astro Joe

Join the Chicago Astronomer for the Partial Lunar Eclipse Tuesday, 17 September 2024 Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23812/thr… Be there with the cool kids in the only public observation event in the city...you know you want to Astro Joe

REMINDER: Join the Chicago Astronomer for the only public observation of this evening's Partial Lunar eclipse at Skinner Park in Chicago tonight 17 September. Details here: astronomer.proboards.com/post/23812/thr… Be there....Urban Astronomy done right. Astro Joe