NC Statwide Star Party

  • Public observation at Yadkin Memorial Park at Lake Hampton (Saturday, April 5)

    On Saturday, April 5, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold a free public astronomy observation at Yadkin Memorial Park at Lake Hampton from 8:45 PM to 11:00 PM. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party. Telescopes will be set up in the parking lot of the park office at…

  • Solar Observations for the Statewide Star Party (Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5)

    Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold three free public solar observations on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. These events are part of the North Carolina Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party. Solar telescopes will be available to safely view the Sun and solar activity such as sunspots and solar flares. The first event is a…

  • 2025 NC Statewide Star Party (April 4 & 5)

    Once again The Forsyth Astronomical Society will be participating in the North Carolina Statewide Star Party, which will be held on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5. The star party is part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival. FAS has four activities scheduled. All are open to the public. A weather call will…