In-person at Marian and Max Farash Center. Come as early as 7 pm to socialize. Speaker: Hernan Rincon, University of Rochester Topic: "DESI Science" Observing to follow if skies are clear.
ASRAS and other RAS sections will staff tables at the: 25th ANNUAL OUTDOOR EXPO presented by Genesee Valley Chapter Adirondack Mountain Club and Monroe County Parks Saturday, June 8th, 2024 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Mendon Ponds Park, Pittsford NY https://adk-gvc.org/play/outdoor-expo-before/ Come visit, or help.
If clear skies, member Observing Night at the Farash Center.
We open the 2 telescopes on the telescope platform on Saturday nights through the onset of winter if clear enough to view. Just park behind the planetarium and just before entering the rear glass doors, the 61 stairs to the telescope deck are on the right. Free! ASRAS volunteers will
Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)
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!
Topic: Cleaning and Collimating Optics Presenter: Frank Bov As with most Forums, it will be geared towards a beginning or less experienced audience. All are welcome to attend. In person and likely on zoom.
Note: No July monthly meeting with RocheStar Fest coming up. If clear skies, take advantage of New Moon with member Observing Night at the Farash Center. Please use the LOWER parking area and use red flashlights.
Climb the 61 steps to the observing deck to view through the 2 telescopes and chat with ASRAS volunteers about astronomy and science in general. We'll have weekly Saturday night sessions through the onset of winter conditions, altering the time each week depending n the objects available. Held only if
Members welcome to attend. Contact Tony Golumbeck for details.
Strasenburgh Saturday night free telescope observing for 7/13/24: The night looks to be clear, with pleasant temps in the 70's. This week is the first quarter Moon when the terminator, the day/night line, is right in the center of the Moon and the long shadows give us great views of