Events

  • Camper stargazing at Stone Mountain State Park, May 28 2016

      Update 5/27: Due to unfavorable weather conditions the observation at Stone Mountain State Park has been canceled. Next weekend we have another observation scheduled here and at Pilot Mountain State Park also to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the state parks system. More details on these events to come. This Saturday evening, May 28th, the Forsyth…

  • FAS’s Astronomical April

      Event Update 4/16: We are a GO for this evening’s observation at SciWorks in Winston-Salem. It’s looking to be mild conditions and clear skies. The moon and Jupiter will take center stage as a combination of urban conditions and the moon’s brightness will over power most deep sky objects. There will still be plenty…

  • Science and Religion Lecture with Dr. John Barrow: “Our Place in the Universe”, Tuesday March 29

    Dr. John Barrow, Professor of Mathematical Sciences in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the University of Cambridge, will deliver a public lecture on Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Wake Forest University’s Porter Byrum Welcome Center. This event is free and open to the public. It should be a fascinating topic.…

  • Pilot Mountain State Park Public Observation March 5th

    It’s that time of the year again folks! The Forsyth Astronomical Society will host the first of four scheduled observations atop Pilot Mountain State Park. This is one of our favorite events, as it is quite darker there than any of our typical observation locations and we can share more of the night sky’s treasures…

  • TriStar 2016 Will Be Held On March 4-5 2016 At GTCC

    Come join fellow astronomy enthusiasts as the Cline Observatory hosts its annual amateur astronomy conference TriStar at Guilford Technical Community College. Dr. Patrick Miller of Hardin-Simmons University will be the opening speaker on Friday March 4th at 7pm with observing in the Cline Observatory afterwards, weather permitting of course. For a full list of guest…

  • Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday November 7th

    Update 11/13: We are a resounding GO for tomorrow night’s Pilot Mountain State Park observation. The weather seems to be cooperating this time, all but being a little cold. The forecast is clear and in/around town has the temperature being in the mid 40’s but keep in mind the elevation difference. It will most likely…

  • FAS Annual Telescope Buyers Clinic

    Have you been interested in astronomy as a hobby, but don’t know what equipment you may need?  Maybe you have equipment,  but need advice as to its operation?  Or still yet,  maybe you’re a novice and need advice as to where to go from here?  You’re in luck. This Saturday November 7th, the Forsyth Astronomical…

  • Scheduled Stone Mountain Observation for Saturday has been canceled

    I can only offer the words that our club president have used to open our meetings for the last 6 months or so. “Well, It’s an El Nino year….” It seemed a quasi foreboding warning to begin with but since has taken on a tone more akin to a stand up comedy show opening line.…

  • Lunar Eclipse Observation at SciWorks on Sunday September 27

    *** We were hoping for the clouds to break up enough to catch the moon between but due to the terrible weather conditions this event has been canceled.***   This coming Sunday, Sept 27, we have the rare pleasure of observing a double celestial treat. We will have the full Harvest Moon, which also happens…