Strasenburgh outlook for Sat 5/10/25: Yeah! We'll finally be opening from 9 to 10:30 tonight as most forecasts show us clear, although a few show some clouds increasing. It will be in the mid 50's but dress warm for a light wind. Objects will be limited though. Jupiter early but
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
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!
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.
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
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