ASRAS Events

Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)

The fourth ASRAS Forum of 2024. Rescheduled from May 22. Topic: “The Life and Death of Stars” The talk will cover the formation of stars, their lifetimes and classification on the main sequence, and their end-of-life as white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes. Presenter: Craig Kaplan As with

In-person at Marian and Max Farash Center.  Come as early as 7 pm to socialize. Speaker: Hernan Rincon, University of Rochester Topic: "DESI Science" Observing to follow if skies are clear.

ASRAS and other RAS sections will staff tables at the: 25th ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPO presented by Genesee Valley Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks Saturday, June 8th, 2024 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Mendon Ponds Park, Pittsford NY https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/ Come visit, or help.

Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)

Join us for Public Observing at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy. All welcome. Members come help visitors look at deep sky objects through our telescopes!

Topic: Cleaning and Collimating Optics Presenter: Frank Bov As with most Forums, it will be geared towards a beginning or less experienced audience. All are welcome to attend.  In person and likely on zoom.

Come out and see our facility's layout when it's light, and see some of the equipment we have for member's use. (If you’d like to get practice opening up and operating a building/telescope, please let us know via the e-mail group so we can ensure there will be someone there

Arrival for camping, Astro-Jeopardy and music trivia contest (rain or shine) Observing (beginning at dark, weather permitting) See https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/rochestarfest-2024-registration/

ASRAS Premiere Annual Event Full Details at https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/rochestarfest-2024-registration/ See Registration form for costs, submit by Friday, July 19, 2024 for best value (and to help us get a headcount for food).