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Telescope Viewing at the Planetarium Observatory
Join us on select Saturdays to enjoy free telescope viewings.

Join us on select Saturdays to enjoy free telescope viewings (dependent on clear skies and good weather).
Climb 60 steps to the top of the tower at the back of the Planetarium on selected Saturday nights to view planets and the moon (depending on date) through telescopes operated by knowledgeable volunteers from our local astronomy club, the Astronomy Section of the Rochester Academy of Science (AS-RAS).
To confirm that the telescope is open, you can phone the Planetarium box office after 7pm at 585.271.4320 ext. 411, or check the astronomy club’s Facebook page.
UPCOMING VIEWING DATES AT THE PLANETARIUM:
(Weather Permitting)
Telescope viewing is on winter break during the weeks that are usually the coldest and cloudiest of the year. Please check back for updates on spring viewing dates!”