FAS Public Observations and Outreach

  • 2025 NC Statewide Star Party (April 4 & 5)

    Once again The Forsyth Astronomical Society will be participating in the North Carolina Statewide Star Party, which will be held on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5. The star party is part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival. FAS has four activities scheduled. All are open to the public. A weather call will…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, March 28)

    On Friday, March 28, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 8:30 PM and conclude at 10:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent, and a weather update will be posted on our website (fas37.org)…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, March 22)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place. On Saturday, March 22, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 8:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent. This post and the FAS Facebook page will be updated with the weather decision…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Saturday, March 8)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds. On Saturday, March 8, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a free public astronomy observation at the Meadowview Magnet Middle School (MMMS) in Mount Airy. MMMS is a STEM Magnet School and the county’s Science Institute. The event will begin at 7:30 PM and conclude at…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, February 28)

    WEATHER UPDATE: The forecast is excellent and calls for clear skies Friday night. Come out and join us. On Friday, February 28, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 7:15 PM and conclude…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, February 22)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. See you there! On Saturday, February 22, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 7:15 PM. This event is weather-dependent. This post and the FAS Facebook page will be…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, January 18)

    WEATHER UPDATE: Almost all the models indicate high levels of cloud cover. Our public observation is canceled. On Saturday, January 18, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 6:45 PM. This event is weather-dependent. This post and the…

  • Public Observation at Forsyth County Central Library (Thursday, December 5)

    WEATHER UPDATE: Clear skies for Thursday night; this event will take place as scheduled. The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) is going back to the LIBRARY! FAS will hold a public observation at the Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, December 5. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the front lawn of…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 22)

    WEATHER UPDATE: Due to forecasted cloud cover, this event is canceled. On Friday, November 22, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 9:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent,…