We're hoping for clear skies tonight, most forecasts show only a few clouds. We'll be open from 8:30 to 10:30pm with temps expected in the mid 60's and almost no wind. We have a gibbous Moon, best after 9pm, some double stars. Dimmer objects will be difficult in the bright
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 try to ensure there will be
ASRAS will staff a table at: The 26th ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPO presented by Genesee Valley Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks Saturday, June 14th, 2025 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Mendon Ponds Park, Pittsford NY https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/
The RAS Board will meet at the Farash Center. Contact RAS President Michael Grenier for additional details.
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!
If clear skies, take advantage of New Moon weekend with member Observing Night at the Farash Center. Please use the LOWER parking area and use red flashlights.
Topic: TBA Presenter: Jim Porter, NASA Solar System Ambassador As with most Forums, it will be geared towards a beginning or less experienced audience. All are welcome to attend. Contact Craig Kaplan (ckaplan0951@gmail.com) for zoom link.
Members welcome to attend. Contact Tony Golumbeck for details.
Because RSF will be in August for 2025, we will have a July meeting (in-person at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy in Ionia, NY). Come early to socialize and setup telescopes for observing, if weather is conducive. Speaker: Martin Pepe Topic: "Radio Astronomy in WNY" Outline:
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 try to ensure there will be
The ASRAS Forum (usually the 4th Wednesday) takes a break for July and August. Instead, members may attend Equipment Instruction evening(s) at the Farash Center. The observatories containing the 20" Dob, 16" cave (need to confirm an instructor), possibly the newly restored 17.5" Dob, and possibly more. Details still evolving.
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! (Mark Minarich will be unavailable for this one, so looking for others to take the lead.)