Jeff Menz

BS in Chemistry from MacMurray College in Jacksonville, IL. Married Terry Muller in April 1990. Son Simon and daughter Caroline.

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Sep 08

The eclipse will be a deep 54% partial eclipse for our location.

Aug 21

First Quarter Moon Day canceled for August 21, 2023.

**The First Quarter Moon Day telescope viewing for August 21 is cancelled.** We hoped to power through and view the sky this evening but the heat and humidity and poor air quality have made conditions hazardous and the sky opaque. Please be safe and we’ll try again on Monday, September 25th.

Aug 03

Monthly Telescope Viewing Now Offered

The River Bend Astronomy Club received permission from the Glik Company to host MONTHLY telescope viewing at the Highland (Illinois) NorthTown shopping center! We will set up between the two NorthTown signs and along Rt. 143 on the days and times listed below. All the days are Mondays (or Moon-days) except for the International Observe …

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