David Bishop will lead a tour of the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy for our friends and neighbors in the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society (Syracuse's Astro club).
Topic: How to buy a Telescope Presenter: Anthony Krishock, Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society 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.
The Mineral and Fossil Sections will have a joint meeting and picnic at the Farash Center.
Members welcome to attend. Contact Tony Golumbeck for details.
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: Kevin Righter, University of Rochester Topic: OSIRIS- REx sample from Bennu
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!