FAS public observation

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain on February 25

    WEATHER UPDATE This event is canceled. The forecast calls for clouds and rain Saturday evening. ========== On Saturday, February 25, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. Sunset is at 6:15 PM and it should be dark enough to observe by 7:15 PM. The planets Mars and Jupiter…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain on February 11

    WEATHER UPDATE This event is canceled. The forecast calls for clouds and a rain/snow mix on Saturday night. ========== On Saturday, February 11, Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. This event will run from 7:00 PM to…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain on January 14

    WEATHER UPDATE This event will take place as scheduled. The forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures falling through the 20s. Dress warmly and we will see you there! ========== On Saturday, January 14, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. Sunset is at 5:30 PM and it…

  • That’s a wrap! Public Observation at Forsyth Central Library 2022

    We enjoyed visiting the Forsyth Central Library’s “Night Under the Stars” event (6 to 7:30pm) on December 1. We were able to view the Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn with the telescopes provided by FAS VP Bruce Gavett, President Justin Nichols, Secretary Andrea Nichols, and Wally Otti. The skies were clear and the earlier wind had…

  • That’s a wrap! October 15 Pilot Mountain

    We’ve dug out a few photos from the October 15 public viewing we had at the top of Pilot Mountain State Park. Around 200 people attended, and we had lots of fun observing Jupiter, Saturn, and other celestial objects before clouds rolled in. FAS members Gwen and Bob Rheaume also attended; however, it was a…

  • Public Observation at Central Library on December 1

    WEATHER UPDATE: The weather is looking favorable and this event will proceed as planned. See you there! ——————— The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) is going to the LIBRARY! FAS will hold a public observation at the Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, December 1. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on the…

  • Stone Mountain Astronomy Observation on November 12

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled. Clouds and rain are forecasted for Saturday afternoon and evening. ——————— On Saturday, November 12, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host an astronomy observation for the campers at Stone Mountain State Park, and the public is welcome to attend. Sunset is at 5:20 PM and it should be dark enough…

  • Stone Mountain Astronomy Observation on October 22

    WEATHER UPDATE: Conditions are favorable, with most forecasts indicating partial clouds and clearing after 9:00 PM. See you there! ———————- On Saturday, October 22, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host an astronomy observation for the campers at Stone Mountain State Park, and the public is welcome to attend. Sunset is at 6:40 PM and it should…

  • Pilot Mountain Observation – October 15

    –EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED– The weather forecast for Saturday at Pilot Mountain is for mostly clear skies. We will see you there!   The Stars will be out at Pilot Mountain Forsyth Astronomical Society Along with Kaleideum Saturday, October 15 from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Pilot Mountain State Park After a few…