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Bob King

Duluth, MN
North House Folk School photo of instructor, Bob King

Bob King is a long-time amateur astronomer, photojournalist and writer who lives in Duluth, Minnesota. King writes for Sky & Telescope magazine and its website, teaches community education astronomy and has posted regularly on his Astro Bob blog since 2008. He is author of several books including "Magnificent Aurora" published by the American Astronomical Society in 2024. Bob loves sharing his passion for astronomy with people of all ages. 

Current Courses Offered by Bob King

Teaser image for Understanding, Forecasting, and Photographing the Aurora Borealis

Understanding, Forecasting, and Photographing the Aurora Borealis

Instructors: Bob King
Learn how the aurora forms, when the best times are to see it, and how to photograph this amazing…
Sat, Aug 30th, 2025  –  Sun, Aug 31st, 2025
4-6pm and 9-11:30pm
Instructor: Bob King

Past Courses Offered by Bob King

Back-to-Back Eclipses Across America: Webinar

Comet, Eclipse and Aurora: Exploring the Night Sky Online

Get to Know the Night Sky: Webinar

Stargazing for Beginners

Stargazing for Beginners

Stargazing with a Telescope: How to Buy a Good Telescope for a Decent Price

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