Joe Guzman

Chicago Astronomer Founder/Editor
Adler Planetarium Telescope and Observatory Facilitator (Ret)
JPL-NASA Ambassador

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Join the Chicago Astronomer crew Friday evening, 12 June 2026 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Venus and Jupiter are still putting on a good show and we will share views of these passing planets and maybe even Mercury.

Weather will be nice, so bring out your telescopes,

Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Join the Chicago Astronomer for the tight Venus & Jupiter conjunction on 09 June 2026

Details here:
https://t.co/J0vbFTZ0Px

Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Memorial Day lookin' at the Sun...'cause I can and you should too.

Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer at Horner Park - Thursday 21 May 2026 - 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

We will enjoy the conjunction line-up of Jupiter, Venus and the Moon. Bring your telescope and join the crew as we explore the skies and engage in astro chat.

Astro Joe

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The May edition of our Chicago Astronomer event at the 606 Bloomingdale trail last Friday.

We set-up telescopes and greet our fans on the 2nd Friday of each month at the trail. Free and family friendly.

See here for details:
https://t.co/9MqrtkapoE

Astro Joe

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Today's lookin at the Sun...'cause I can and you should too...
Been while since I indulged and did a H-Alpha capture...not much goin' on in that wavelength. Used the new Schmidt Newtonian for solar work....did a decent job.
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Notice:

You know....

If you take a moment to peer west after Sunset this evening, (Saturday 18 April 2026), you can catch Bright Venus & a razor thin crescent Moon in conjunction. It'll make a nice photo. - about 8:40 pm.

Astro Joe

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Here is the narrative & pics of my "Spotlight Chicago" appearance on the Artemis II mission to the Moon...
https://t.co/IcL6Q0VXpX
Had so much fun and I'll be back on 20 May for a Celestial update under Chicago skies.
Ain't teaching spaceflight a blast or what?
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

REMINDER:
The Chicago Astronomer will be at the 606 Trail this evening (Friday 10 April 2026).

My Artemis segment on "Spotlight Chicago" was solid and the Artemis model was a hit. I am bringing the model and you can take a selfie with it tonight.
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

REMINDER<
Join the Chicago Astronomer crew this Friday, the 14th of November at the 606 Trail for telescopes and astro chat.
Details here:
https://t.co/Easn5jC4Uo
The skies are free...and so are the views.
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

ADVANCE SPECIAL NOTICE:
Join the Chicago Astronomer this Friday, 07 Nov 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

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

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
Be there with the cool kids.
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

A fun time we had at our Chicago Astronomer public observation session at the 606 Trail Friday evening...

Details here:
https://t.co/2oKcUNoa0U

Our next Public Observation session will be at Big Marsh Park on Saturday the 25th of October

Astro Joe

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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

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Go out tonight and catch the Moon slide across the open star cluster of the Pleiades - starting about 9:00 pm.

Full details here:

https://t.co/4AMyDXyBKr

Grab your binos and enjoy.

Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

https://t.co/jZpHUWo0qV

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

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
Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Two views of today's Sun...
Just me and the Sun and a pleasant afternoon alone.
Astro Joe

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[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

Join the Chicago Astronomer at the 606 Trail this Friday, 12 September 2025

Details here:
https://t.co/a08Gnwdrw1

The highlight of the session will be the ringed planet Saturn, with her rings nearly edge on now, but we will also target other fall objects.

Astro Joe

[Joe Guzman @AstronomerJoe]

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