🔭 Planetariums, observatories and star parties in Buffalo
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Planetariums
- Strasenburgh Planetariumrmsc.org
Rochester · The Rochester Museum & Science Center's dome theater runs star shows such as The Sky Tonight and Planet Spectacular, plus storytime and laser programs.
- Whitworth Ferguson Planetariumplanetarium.buffalostate.edu
Buffalo · A SUNY Buffalo State dome theater with fulldome films and sky tours for families, plus special programs for younger audiences on weekends.
Observatories with public nights
- Beaver Meadow Observatorybuffaloaudubon.org
North Java · Buffalo Astronomical Association members guide telescope views of planets, star clusters and deep-sky objects at public nights on first Saturdays, April to October.
Astronomy clubs with star parties
- Astronomy Section, Rochester Academy of Sciencerochesterastronomy.org
Ionia · This astronomy club holds open houses at its Farash Center observatory where visitors can tour the facilities and see its telescopes.
- Buffalo Astronomical Associationbuffaloastronomy.com
East Aurora · This club hosts public star parties around Western New York, including Stars Over Chestnut Ridge, Wilson Star Search and a Perseid watch party at Knox Farm.
Dark-sky places within a drive
- Cherry Springs State Parkpa.gov
Coudersport · Pennsylvania state park designated a Dark Sky Park, with Milky Way and planet viewing, red-light-only observing fields and weather-permitting public stargazing programs.