Public Observing at the Farash Center
2023-06-16 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Farash Center 8355 County Route 14, Ionia, New York

Join us for Public Observing at the Farash Center.
Bring your curiosity and/or bring a telescope/binoculars to enjoy the dark skies in Ionia!

Member Observing Night at the Farash Center
2023-06-17 19:00 - 23:30 UTC | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Farash Center 8355 County Route 14, Ionia, New York

Member Observing Night at the Farash Center in Ionia. Please observe Star Party etiquette: please use only red lights
a) To keep dark-adapted eyesight,
b) There may be astro-photography going on as well
(ask someone if you do not have a red flashlight)
Star party etiquette references: https://cvas-utahskies.org/star-party-etiquette.

Saturdays at Stras
2023-07-01 20:00 - 21:45, 2023-07-22 20:00 - 21:45, 2023-07-29 20:00 - 21:45, 2023-08-19 20:00 - 21:45, 2023-08-26 20:00 - 21:45 (America/New_York) | RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, Rochester, NY, United States
Public Observing

Open House
2023-07-02 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-10 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Come out and learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center!

ASRAS Board of Directors Meeting
2023-07-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States

Public Observing Night
2023-07-07 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
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!
NOTE: No July member meeting on July 7th due to RocheStar Fest next week. (Member Observing will be the entire RocheStar Fest weekend.)

RocheStar Fest Friday Night
2023-07-14 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
The 26th Annual RocheStar Fest kicks off with our Friday festivities which include a music trivia contest by Peter Blackwood and Mark M and Astro-Jeopardy by Bob E1 (rain or shine), observing (beginning at dark, weather permitting)!

RocheStar Fest 2023
2023-07-15 | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Starting at 11 am, join us for the 26th Annual RocheStar Fest, ASRAS premiere event! This year’s theme is Total Solar Eclipse and features Speakers Bob Berman and Valerie Rapson. Door prizes, talks, demonstrations, silent auction, a reception, and BBQ dinner highlight a fun-filled day for everyone in attendance.
Registration required. Register by July 7th for an early bird discount.

RocheStar Fest Clean-up
2023-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Breakfast 9 am. Clean-up 10 am – Noon.

Summit Astronomy Group Tour
2023-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
The Summit Astronomy Group will receive a Tour of the Farash Center

Private Event (tentative)
2023-07-29 | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
(Event not confirmed yet.)
Members may still observe. Just be aware of the (possible) event.

RIT Observatory Tour (No August Member meeting)
2023-08-04 | RIT Observatory, 645 John Street, Rochester, NY, United States
Start time TBD.
Limited capacity (RIT Observatory house can only accommodate 25). Sign-up at RocheStar Fest. If there are any slots unaccounted for after RSF sign-up, I will offer additional sign-ups by e-mail.

Public Observing Night (& Perseid Meteor Shower!)
2023-08-11 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
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!
Perseid Meteor shower tonight!

Perseid Meteor Shower watch
2023-08-12 19:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Join us for Observing the Perseid Meteor shower tonight at the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy. All welcome!

Member Observing Night
2023-08-19 07:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Weather dependent. Of course ASRAS members can observe at the site at any time, but this night is blocked off specifically for Members to observe each month on a night with minimal moon impact for observing deep sky objects.

Private Event
2023-08-26, 2023-09-02 - 2023-09-03 | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Members may still observe. Just be aware of the event.

September Member Meeting
2023-09-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Speaker: Jennifer Indovina, RIT Visiting Lecturer and RIT Engineering Alumna, Topic: Astronaut Transitions back to Earth
Note this meeting will occur on September 8 to avoid Labor Day weekend.
https://www.rochesterfirst.com/space/rit-students-work-with-nasa-to-help-astronauts-transition-back-to-earth/amp/
https://www.rit.edu/news/engineering-alumna-wins-new-york-emmy-as-host-youth-program-i-can-be-what

RIT Photonics Lab
2023-09-15 | NY

Public Observing Night
2023-09-15 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
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!

Ionia Fall Festival
2023-09-16 | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Open to public. 25th Anniversary Ionia Fall Festival (Annual event). More details at https://www.ioniaumc.org/pdffiles/2023fallfestival.pdf

ASRAS participates by giving tours of the Farash Center and Observatories during this event, guests transported via hayride.

WBHS Tour & Observing
2023-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, 8355 County Road 14, Ionia, NY, 14475, United States
Tour & Observing (weather dependant) for the West Bloomfield Historical Society on Tuesday September 19 beginning at 7:00 PM.
