Weekly Saturday night free telescope observing at Strasenburgh Planetarium. Just park behind the planetarium and just before entering the rear glass doors, climb the 61 steps to the observing tower. Cancelled if mostly cloudy. Last minute cancellation info on our FaceBook page or call Jim at 585-703-9876. Sat 5/18 outlook
Come out and see our facility / learn to use some of the equipment available at the Farash Center! (in the daylight)
Member Observing, if clear skies, on Friday July 5 and/or Saturday July 6 No monthly meeting in July due to RocheStar Fest.
The fourth ASRAS Forum of 2024. Rescheduled from May 22. Topic: “The Life and Death of Stars” The talk will cover the formation of stars, their lifetimes and classification on the main sequence, and their end-of-life as white dwarfs, supernovae, neutron stars, and black holes. Presenter: Craig Kaplan As with
Members welcome to attend. Contact Tony Golumbeck for details.
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)