FAS Public Observations and Outreach

  • Jay Pasachoff to Speak at GTCC on Friday, 28 March – Transits of Venus

    Jay Pasachoff to Speak at GTCC on Friday, 28 March – Transits of Venus Friday, 28 March, 7 p.m. Koury Auditorium, GTCC, Jamestown   Transits of Venus:  Science and History Jay Pasachoff, Williams College   Noted astronomer Jay Pasachoff will give a lecture, “Transits of Venus: Science and History,” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28…

  • Quick Event List

      Date Event Location Saturday, April 5 NC Statewide Star Party Yadkin County Park Saturday, April 12 Star Party at SciWorks [8 – 10:30 pm] SciWorks Saturday, April 19 Public Observation for Campers Stone Mountain State Park Saturday, April 19 Planetarium Laser Show [6 pm] SciWorks Saturday, May 10 Public Observation for Campers (Spring National…

  • Pilot Mountain Tonight – March 1, 2014

    Just a quick reminder that FAS will be on the top of Pilot Mountain State Park, NC. tonight. The forecast is for cloudy skies during the day, but clearing by evening. So let’s hope for the best. But keep watching your email just in case the situation changes. Remember that it is always colder (and…

  • PIlot Mountain this Saturday

    Hi FAS people: After missing last weekend (and, alas, a very nice clear sky last Saturday night), we are trying again for our public observation at Pilot Mountain this Saturday, March 1.  The current forecast is tricky.  It calls for cloudy skies most of the day Saturday, but clearing by the evening.  Obviously, this can…

  • Pilot Mountain – Observation – March 1, 2014

    The observation will be March 1, 2014 not the February date posted before. Check back as we post possible cool objects to see. Come join Forsyth Astronomical Society at Pilot Mountain State Park for an evening of view the night sky, it is a great time of the year for viewing the wonder of the…

  • Pilot Mountain Observation – Cancelled

    Hi FAS people: If you’ve been following the weather, you won’t be surprised that our public observation at Pilot Mountain this Saturday has been cancelled. There won’t be any rain/snow dates for this event, but we will be scheduling another date in early March. Also, remember that our annual holiday celebration will be this Tuesday,…

  • Upcoming Events Nov 22-Dec 7 2013

    Hi FAS members, Mark your calendars! We have many requests to show new star gazers the night sky!! Pick one or more! Two are even on the same night! You can reply to me, or the contact person indicated (cc’d in this email) for more info. Date: Friday, November 22 (this Friday!) Event: 4th annual…

  • SciWorks & WS/FC Schools Parent Power Workshops

    SciWorks & WS/FC Schools Parent Power Workshops Thursday, December 5, 2013 6:30PM to 8:30PM  The weather has been cloudy most of the summer and your telescope, like mine, has been sitting around collecting dust.   The next public observation session is scheduled for Saturday December 7 at Pilot Mountain.  But, if you’d like to bring your…

  • Stone Mountain State Park, NC – Outreach and InOMN

    12 Oct 2013 – Stone Mountain State Park Public Observation for park campers Special Events: Direction and other Park Information – Some club members will be camping in site 33 stop by any time! The observation will be in the field behind site 33 in the “A” Loop. There will be solar viewing during the…