Public Sky Observing | Frontenac State Park

Public Sky Observing of the planet Venus, bright stars, double stars, and more by telescope with guidance members of the Rochester Astronomy Club. At 10 pm, the Moon rises above the eastern horizon, two days after the full moon phase on July 29 at 10:36 am with clearly visible craters on the terminator of the waning moon.

This presentation offers an engaging journey through the summer night sky, guiding stargazers of all experience levels through the season’s most striking celestial highlights. Attendees will learn how to locate prominent landmarks like the Summer Triangle—a massive stellar trio composed of Vega, Deneb, and Altair—and trace the glowing band of our Milky Way galaxy stretching across the warm evening air. The session also previews highly anticipated seasonal spectacles, including the spectacular Perseid meteor shower, while providing practical tips on using basic stargazing gear and mobile apps to navigate the cosmos from your own backyard. Whether you are a casual observer or a budding astronomer, this presentation provides the essential tools and knowledge to transform an ordinary summer night into an extraordinary cosmic exploration.