FAS Public Observations and Outreach

  • 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…

  • Stone Mountain State Park Outreach Canceled

    October 11, 2014 Observation has been canceled due do RAIN!

  • Astro Photos from September 2014 Club Observation

    Joe took some great pictures using the club C11 telescope Saturday night. Joe posted them to Google+ below is one of them. Joe and other club members are going to be working on the C11 and the club observatory to improve it so other members can try there hand at Astrophotography!

  • Telescope Buyers Clinic – 2014

    FAS will be holding a “Telescope Buyers Clinic” from Noon to 4:00PM on Saturday, September 27th at SciWorks in Winston-Salem. FAS Club members will be staffing a number of tables and providing information.