Events
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RocheStarFest (Friday Session)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesMusic Trivia Astro Jeopardy Evening Observing (weather permitting)
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RocheStar Fest (Saturday Sessions)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United States"Dollar Dogs" for lunch Afternoon talks Silent Auction Door Prizes BBQ Dinner and Feature Presentation (Peter Miller on the Nancy Roman Space Telescope) Peter Miller graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and began his career at Xinetics (now part of Northrop Grumman). He then
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Public Observing (weather permitting)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesJoin us for Public Observing atThe Farash Center for Observational Astronomy8355 County Rt 14 Ionia, NYfrom 7:30 PM to 11:00 PMCome visit to see our Dark Sky site and look at deep sky objects through our telescopes.Come on out to enjoy the heavens with us!
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Astronomy on Tap
MicGinny's on the River 2246 East River Road, Rochester, NY, United StatesCo-sponsored by University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC), and the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science (ASRAS) to host engaging astronomy talks for all ages! Location: MicGinny's on the River, 2246 East River Road, Rochester, NY Speakers for July 21: Professor
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Open House at the Farash Center
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesOur Open Houses give the public a chance to tour the facilities of the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy and see our 7 telescopes. They are also times when ASRAS members may be doing site maintenance and upgrades.
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Dark Sky Viewing (sponsored by The Bird House)
Whitehaven Memorial Park 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY, United StatesLocation: Whitehaven Memorial Park, 210 Marsh Rd, Pittsford NY 14534. Drive back to the Chapel area. Contact Patti Pirz for more information: patti@thebirdhouseny.com, (585) 264-1550
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Farash Center Telescope Training (ASRAS members only)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesOn August 7 we will be holding a telescope training event. Attendees can get trained to use the 20" Dob telescope (Wolk Building), Cave telescope, or Big Dome telescope. Preregistration is strongly encouraged (contact Craig Kaplan - president@ASRAS.org - to register. This event is open to ASRAS members only.
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Public Observing (CANCELLED)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesCancelled. On August 7, we will be holding a telescope training event for ASRAS members.
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Farash Work Party
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesThis work party will be to prepare the Farash Center for Bob McGovern's Celebration of Life event on August 15. Activities will include classroom building and observatory clean-up and setup, and brush clearing along the driveway for parking. Let's make Farash shine to honor Bob!
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Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing at the Farash Center CANCELLED
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesDue to the persistent cloud cover and smoke conditions, this event has been cancelled.
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Bob McGovern Celebration of Life (RSVPs and photos requested)
Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, United StatesPlease add this to your calendars – all are welcome! If you plan to attend, please contact Ann and Cindy McGovern at ann_mcgovern@hotmail.com and Cindymcgovern@comcast.net so they can plan for food. They'd also love to receive any photos of Bob you'd like to share at those same addresses.