Strasenburgh Planetarium free telescope observing

Strasenburgh Planetarium Free Telescope outlook for Sat 8/10/24:
Very hopeful with mostly clear skies. Temp in the high 60’s but a bit of a breeze, so wear a light jacket. We’ll be open from 8:30 till 10:30.

This night will feature a beautiful 30% crescent Moon, best early as it sets before 11. It gets dark a bit earlier each week now, so we may be able to start viewing dimmer objects about 9:30 if the haze improves this week. No promises, but we may get our first low views of Saturn at the very end of the night, low in the east and still a bit fuzzy being low.

We do this weekly on clear Saturday nights till winter weather sets in. Park behind the planetarium and just before entering the rear glass doors, climb the 61 steps to the observing deck. Need more info or last minute weather info? Call Jim Seidewand 585-703-9876