club observation at Bullington (Members Only)

  • FAS Comet Neowise Photos and Observation Tips

    A brave few FAS members went out early, 3 AM, Sunday, July 12, morning at our private viewing site near Pilot Mountain to try and catch comet Neowise in the predawn sky. An attempt was made the previous day but we were met with only clouds and a heavy dense fog. Sunday morning, though, did…

  • Club Observation Tonight (members only)

    Hi FAS folks: All week, the forecast for our club observation at Bullington tonight has been mediocre. But this morning, it has improved significantly, at least for early in the evening (there is a rain system coming in late tonight, which makes the overall forecast a bit tricky). So, for now, the observation is on.…

  • Club Observation (members only)

    Hi FAS folks: This is not a formal club observation weekend, but the forecast is promising, so I’m planning to head up to Bullington tomorrow night {Saturday, 18 Oct.} If the forecast changes, I’ll let you know. Steve C. sunset: 6:40 PM astronomical twilight: 8:05 moonrise: 2:30 AM

  • 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!

  • Club Observation Saturday Night (members only)

    There will be an FAS member observation Saturday Night, at our dark sky site.

  • Bullington Tonight? (members only)

    Hi FAS people: Tonight is our scheduled club observation night at Bullington, but the forecasts are mixed. The Sky Clock is relatively optimistic, but other weather forecasts are calling for partly cloudy skies. With that in mind, you should check the skies in the late afternoon and make you own best judgment. If the skies…

  • Club Observation (members only)

    Hi FAS people: The forecast currently looks good for clear skies at our club members’ observation at Bullington this Saturday, April 26. April/May (and October) are usually the best times of the year for clear skies, so now is the time to dust off those optics and make your way out to Bullington (if you…

  • Club Observation Saturday Night (members only)

    Hi FAS folks: Looks like promising skies for tomorrow’s (Saturday) club observation at Bullington. I am out of town, so I can’t be there and I won’t be able to provide a weather update. But I’ll cross my fingers for the rest of you. Clear skies! Steve C.

  • Club Observation October 5 (members only)

    Hi FAS members: It must be Fall, because the sky forecast looks good for our club observation tomorrow night. If I can find my equipment under the cobwebs, I’ll be at Bullington to see if it’s still there. Steve C. Sunset 7:00 PM Astronomical twilight 8:25 Past Event!