There’s a lot going on this spring!
FAS will have three (yes count them), three public observations at Kaleideum North.
- Saturday, March 25: 8:45 pm to 11:00 pm
- Saturday, April 22: 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm (part of the NC Statewide Star Party)
- Saturday, May 13: 9:30 pm to 11:30 pm
FAS will also be on the top of Pilot Mountain on Friday, April 21 from 9:00 to 11:00 pm for a public observation (part of the NC Statewide Star Party).
For these, check our website to make sure the weather is cooperating.
There are several festivals in the area featuring, yes, more stars!
Tri-Star at GTCC in Jamestown, NC. March 3-4. https://www.gtcc.edu/community-engagement/cline-observatory/special-lectures-and-events/tristar.php
Staunton River Spring Star Party at Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, VA. March 20-26. https://chaosastro.org/starparty-home/
Crystal Coast Star Party at Cape Lookout National Seashore in Harkers Island, NC. April 21-22. https://ccgazers.com/crystal-coast-star-party-2023/
Green Bank Star Quest at Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, WV. June 21-24. http://www.greenbankstarquest.org/
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To learn more about telescopes, astronomy, and observing the night sky, see the FAS Astronomy Resources at https://www.fas37.org/wp/resources/.
Or check out our Astronomy Blogs.
- The Night Sky https://www.fas37.org/wp/the-night-sky/
- Observing the Moon and Planets https://www.fas37.org/wp/observing-the-moon-and-planets/
- Observing the Stars https://www.fas37.org/wp/observing-the-stars/
- The Deep Sky https://www.fas37.org/wp/the-deep-sky/