FAS Public Observations and Outreach

  • Update for the Stone Mountain State Park observation this evening

    Sorry for the late hour update folks, but YES the observation for Stone Mountain State Park this evening is a GO. A reminder though, this IS a LOCK-IN EVENT. If you attend as a non park camper you will be required to stay the full extent of the observation and leave at the same time as the…

  • Stone Mt State Park Outreach- 2015

    These are the dates for 2015 May 9th June 20th July 25th August 22nd September 5th October 3rd Remember this is a lock in for the campers, FAS members will leave at the same time after the Observation!

  • Update for the events this weekend from your club president.

    The Yadkin County Star Party scheduled for tonight is an unqualified GO! The weather looks great for the evening, a bit cool, perhaps, but clear. The clouds should hold off until later. A map is attached. 421 west to the Unifi exit. We will be in the last baseball field (the access road at the…

  • Night Sky Viewing Outreach – April 24 & 25

    Join Forsyth Astronomical Society for two nights viewing the wonders of the night sky. FAS will be setting up telescopes for all to take a look through, as part of North Carolina Science week and FAS Outreach. Friday April 24, 2015 Yadkinville Star Party at Yadkin County Park Saturday April 25, 2015 SciWorks Observation at…

  • Pilot Mountain Observation Delayed – Cancelled

    February 21, 2015 – Cancelled Hi FAS folks: Looks like this is not going to be our month for observations at Pilot Mountain. Tomorrow night’s forecast calls for steady cold rain; a good night to stay indoors. Because daylight savings time will begin shortly, this is our last opportunity for an observation at Pilot Mountain…

  • Pilot Mountain State Park Observation February 14, 2015

    Join the Forsyth Astronomical Society at Pilot Mountain State Park for a night of viewing the stars above. Club members will gather in the parking lot at the top of the mountain before sunset. Come on out and take a look at some of the wonders of the night. Please dress warm and the temperature…

  • SciWorks Observation Sat Jan 24, 2014

    Hi FAS people: This Saturday, January 24, we will have a public observation at Sci-Works. As usual, this will take place at the Sci-Works parking lot, where they will turn out the lights for us. Jupiter will be rising in the East around 7:00 PM, and Comet Lovejoy may be bright enough to see from…

  • Pilot Mountain Public Observation November 15, 2014

    Join FAS for an evening of viewing the sky above. Where: Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina  When: November 15, 2014 Time: sunset is at 5:13 PM FAS members will be gathering before Sunset, setting up their telescopes and other equipment. The public is welcome to join in and view the night sky.  Weather permitting…

  • Partial Solar Eclipse – October 23 – Pilot Mountain State Park

    Come on out and enjoy a Partial Solar Eclipse. Local times for eclipse in Winston-Salem on Thursday, October 23, 2014 Partial Eclipse begins Oct 23 at 5:58 PM 251°West-southwest 6.2° Eclipse as seen from earth The Moon touches the Sun’s edge. Some club members will be setting up earlier to allow members of the public…