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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T120000
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UID:5614-1759665600-1759676400@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Open House Oct2025
DESCRIPTION:Come out and see our facility’s layout when it’s light\, and see some of the equipment we have for member’s use. \n(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 someone there at the Open House to accommodate you. )
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/open-house-oct2025/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20250821T132859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T132859Z
UID:7027-1760140800-1760227199@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/private-event-22/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20250307T012118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T012118Z
UID:5635-1760729400-1760742000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Public Observing Night
DESCRIPTION: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! \n 
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/public-observing-night-16/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T233000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20250307T013102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T013102Z
UID:5649-1760815800-1760830200@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Member Observing Night
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/member-observing-night-11/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251019T182831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T185234Z
UID:7512-1761161400-1761165000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Forum (Astro 101)
DESCRIPTION:DIY Smartphone Astrophotography (Brian Oyer & Kevin Lyons)
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-forum-astro-101/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251019T183112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T185154Z
UID:7514-1761350400-1761523199@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/private/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251029T141647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T141647Z
UID:7542-1762084800-1762095600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Farash Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Members and non-members alike are welcome to come to the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, where you can meet some of our members and take a look at our educational and telescope facilities. During this time members will also be working on site maintenance and improvements.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/farash-center-open-house/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251019T183708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T185126Z
UID:7516-1762369200-1762376400@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-board-meeting/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Golumbeck":MAILTO:President@RochesterAstronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251019T184334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T184955Z
UID:7519-1762543800-1762551000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual election of new officers and Board of Directors \nPresentation: Crater Morphology on Mars (Nicholas Warner PhD\, Geneseo State University)
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:RIT Carlson 1125\, RIT Carlson 1125\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Tony Golumbeck":MAILTO:President@RochesterAstronomy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251019T184824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T114008Z
UID:7521-1764959400-1764972000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS December Meeting and Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:ASRAS Annual Holiday Party Extravaganza at RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium! Please bring an Appetizer\, Dessert or Beverage to pass! \n5:30–6:30 PM set up tables/chairs/food/beverages. (Help setup early if you can)\n6:30–7:30 PM Reception in lobby (bring appetizer\, dessert\, snack\, or beverage to share)\n7:30–8:00 PM ASRAS December meeting in Star Theater\n8:00–8:30 PM Member Images Montage on the Star Dome\n8:30–9:20 PM Star Show and 2026 Astronomical Highlights\n9:20–10:00 PM CLEAN UP (Please help us leave the Planetarium as we found it!)
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-december-meeting-and-holiday-party/
LOCATION:RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251129T184728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T184728Z
UID:7648-1765108800-1765119600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Open House Dec2025
DESCRIPTION:Come out and see our facility’s layout when it’s light\, and see some of the equipment we have for member’s use. \nSledding if there is snow? \nWork party if the weather is nice?
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/open-house-dec2025/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251020T120128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T120128Z
UID:7530-1765393200-1765400400@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Board of Directors meeting
DESCRIPTION:via Zoom (link distributed to Board prior to meeting) \nNOTE: This is one week later than our usual monthly Board meetings.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-board-of-directors-meeting-28/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251129T185535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T002802Z
UID:7650-1765616400-1765625400@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS @ RMSC 'Stars With Santa'
DESCRIPTION:Join David Bishop and other ASRAS members doing outreach at the RMSC Planetarium during their ‘Stars with Santa’ event from 9 am to 11:30 am. \nFor more details\, see https://rmsc.org/events/stars-with-santa-2/ \n 
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-rmsc-stars-with-santa-3/
LOCATION:RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Outreach Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251229
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251130T112638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T002726Z
UID:7659-1766793600-1766966399@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS @ RMSC Winter Break
DESCRIPTION:More details to be added once available from RMSC.  If it is like 2024\, these events were 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday and Sunday\, and ASRAS staffed a table with an activity for school age children and their family on one or more days.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-rmsc-winter-break/
LOCATION:RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Outreach Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251130T112935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T112935Z
UID:7661-1767812400-1767819600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-board-of-directors-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251130T113502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T113503Z
UID:7663-1767987000-1767994200@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:January Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Note:  This meeting occurs on the 2nd Friday to avoid travel and other conflicts over the 2026 New Year weekend. \nASRAS Welcomes Vic Maris\, Owner/Founder/President of StellarVue Inc\, who will speak about Refractors! \nRIT Carlson Building Room 1125
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/january-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:RIT Carlson 1125\, RIT Carlson 1125\, Rochester\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260109T150412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150412Z
UID:7764-1768937400-1768942800@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy on Tap
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with 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! Interested in giving a talk? Contact us at aotrochester@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-on-tap/
LOCATION:MicGinny’s on the River\, 2246 East River Road\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260122T173044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173044Z
UID:7786-1769628600-1769634000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Forum (Astro 101): Gravitational Waves
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jeff Kerr \nZoom only
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-forum-astro-101-gravitational-waves/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260125T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T154523Z
UID:7796-1769947200-1769958000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Farash Center Open House
DESCRIPTION:Come see our facilities and telescopes! Sledding available\, weather and snow pack permitting.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/farash-center-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy\, 8355 County Road 14\, Ionia\, NY\, 14475\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260122T173421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173421Z
UID:7788-1770406200-1770411600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBA \nSpeaker: Joel Kastner \nLocation: RIT Carlson Building\, Room 1125
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260122T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T174013Z
UID:7790-1771356600-1771362000@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Location: MicGinny’s on the River (2246 East River Road\, Rochester\, NY)
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-on-tap-2/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260122T172827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T173634Z
UID:7781-1772047800-1772053200@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ASRAS Forum (Astro 101): Astrophotography for Dummies Like Me
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Luke Leege \nZoom only
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/asras-forum-astro-101-astrophotography-for-dummies-like-me/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251125T145830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150442Z
UID:7616-1774467000-1774470600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Forum (Astro 101)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-forum-astro-101-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251125T145950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150417Z
UID:7618-1776886200-1776889800@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Forum (Astro 101)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-forum-astro-101-5/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251125T150101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150352Z
UID:7620-1779910200-1779913800@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Forum (Astro 101)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-forum-astro-101-6/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20260105T002626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T002626Z
UID:7751-1781343000-1781364600@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:ADK Outdoor Expo
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks\, the Outdoor Expo is a free and family-friendly event that is open to the public. We have over 30 demonstrations and workshops scheduled on topics including hiking\, paddling\, backpacking\, camping\, bicycling\, gardening\, trail running\, and birding. Local clubs and organizations are on-site to talk about their work\, share their knowledge of the outdoors\, and provide a chance to try out the latest gear.
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/adk-outdoor-expo/
LOCATION:Mendon Ponds Park\, Pittsford\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Outreach Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260403T140438
CREATED:20251125T150156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T150322Z
UID:7622-1782259200-1782345599@www.rochesterastronomy.org
SUMMARY:Astronomy Monthly Forum (Astro 101)
DESCRIPTION:TBA
URL:https://www.rochesterastronomy.org/event/astronomy-forum-astro-101-7/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:ASRAS Events
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