Hello Astronomy Section! Join us in person at our dark sky site, the Marian and Max Farash Center for Observational Astronomy, in Ionia NY for our June monthly membership meeting this Friday.  See directions on our website: https://rochesterastronomy.org/directions-to-the-farash-center/ or use this address: 8355 County Road 14 Ionia, NY. We intend

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!

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

Public Observing

Come out and learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center!

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

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)!

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

Breakfast 9 am. Clean-up 10 am - Noon.

Public Observing