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.)
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. (Mark Minarich will be unavailable for this one, so looking for others to take the lead.)
ASRAS is looking to help staff a table/telescopes for this RMSC event for at least one, and up to four possible times windows (two times listed below, on two possible days = four total possible slots): 11 AM - 3 PM 5 PM - 10 PM Bring a telescope or
ASRAS is looking to help staff a table/telescopes for this RMSC event for at least one, and up to four possible times windows (two times listed below, on two possible days = four total possible slots): 11 AM - 3 PM 5 PM - 10 PM Are you interested in
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
Possible member viewing of the Perseid Meteor shower peak at the Farash Center (weather dependent.)
Arrival for camping, Astro-Jeopardy and music trivia contest (rain or shine) Observing (beginning at dark, weather permitting)
ASRAS Premiere Annual Event See Registration form for costs and additional details, submit by August 10, 2025 for best value (and to help us get a headcount for food). https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/rochestar-fest-2025-registration/
Breakfast 9 am Clean-up 10 am to Noon
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.)