FAS public observation
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Public Solar Observation at King Central Park on Sunday, October 29 (1 pm to 3 pm)
WEATHER UPDATE: Sunday’s forecast shows mostly clear skies. This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at King Central Park (302 Kirby Road, King NC 27021) on Sunday, October 29, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Solar telescopes will be available to safely view the Sun and solar activity…
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WFDD Look Up and Listen on Saturday, October 21
Most forecasts show clear or mostly clear skies Saturday night. Our event with WFDD at Hanging Rock State Park will take place. Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s Look Up and Listen event at Hanging Rock State Park on Saturday, October 21. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM,…
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CANCELED – Annular Solar Eclipse observation on October 14 at Kaleideum North
Saturday’s forecast calls for rain ending midday with clouds persisting all afternoon. Our public eclipse observation at Kaleideum North is canceled. The Sun will go away for a short time. Okay, not completely. An annular eclipse will cross the country on Saturday, October 14. Unfortunately, Winston-Salem will not be in the direct path. However, we…
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Public Solar Observation at King Central Park on Saturday, September 30 from 10 AM to Noon
The sky should be mostly clear Saturday morning. This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at King Central Park (302 Kirby Road, King NC 27021) on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am to 12 Noon. Solar telescopes will be available to safely view the Sun and solar activity…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, September 23
Due to clouds and rain from the approaching coastal weather system, our public observation at Stone Mountain on September 23 is canceled. On Saturday, September 23, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 8:30 PM. The Moon and the planet…
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CANCELED – Public Observation at Kaleideum North on August 26, 2023
The forecast continues to indicate unsettled conditions for tonight, with at least a 50% chance of clouds and thunderstorms. Our public observation at Kaleideum North is canceled.
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CANCELED: Public observation at Stone Mountain on April 8
WEATHER UPDATE This event is canceled. The forecast calls for clouds and rain Saturday evening. ========== On Saturday, April 8, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. Sunset is at 7:51 PM and it should be dark enough to observe by 9:00 PM. The planet Mars and several…
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Spring into the Stars this Spring!
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…
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Public observation at Stone Mountain on March 11
WEATHER UPDATE This event will take place. The forecast calls for intermittent clouds during the evening. ========== On Saturday, March 11, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. Sunset is at 6:27 PM and it should be dark enough to observe by 7:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent.…