FAS Telescope Workshop

  • Telescope Workshop

    There comes a time when curiosity leads to a new hobby – like Astronomy! But where do you start? You want to see the rings of Saturn, the craters on the moon, galaxies, nebulae, and much, much more! Scientific thought began with humankind’s first look to the skies. And that curiosity has never ended! That’s…

  • FAS Calendar of Events Updated for 2020

      Our calendar of events has been extended and updated for the upcoming 2020 season. Some of the dates are tentative so check back occasionally to confirm. There will be a website and Facebook post the week or so before with more details for each event. At Kaleideum North: Feb. 1st,  April 24nd (Friday-Statewide Star…

  • FAS Annual Telescope Workshop Saturday November 23rd

    The Forsyth Astronomical Society will host our annual Telescope Workshop at Kaleideum North in Winston-Salem on Saturday November 23rd from 1 pm-4 pm. If you’ve been thinking of getting gear to get started in astronomy or you have gear but need experienced advice on how to better operate it, or are looking to upgrade, we…

  • FAS Annual Telescope Workshop Saturday November 10th

    The Forsyth Astronomical Society will host our annual Telescope Workshop at Kaleideum North in Winston-Salem on Saturday November 10th from 1 pm-4 pm. If you’ve been thinking of getting gear to get started in astronomy or you have gear but need experienced advice on how to better operate it, or are looking to upgrade, we have you covered. Come join…

  • FAS Annual Telescope Workshop Saturday November 11th

    The Forsyth Astronomical Society will host our annual Telescope Workshop at Kaleideum North in Winston-Salem on Saturday November 11th from 1 pm-4 pm. If you’ve been thinking of getting gear to get started in astronomy or you have gear but need experienced advice on how to better operate it, or are looking to upgrade, we have you covered. Come join…

  • Pilot Mount Observation and Telescope Workshop Saturday November 19th

    UPDATE 11/18: The weather call for tomorrow evening’s observation atop Pilot Mountain is in folks and we are a GO!!! Remember, the forecast is for cold and breezy please dress accordingly. Hope to see you there. Don’t forget our Telescope Workshop is tomorrow at sciworks also from 1-4 pm. This is a GREAT source of info…

  • FAS Annual Telescope Buyers Clinic

    Have you been interested in astronomy as a hobby, but don’t know what equipment you may need?  Maybe you have equipment,  but need advice as to its operation?  Or still yet,  maybe you’re a novice and need advice as to where to go from here?  You’re in luck. This Saturday November 7th, the Forsyth Astronomical…

  • September 2014 FAS Meeting

    The monthly meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society is this Tuesday night at 7:30 at SciWorks. We will have another planning meeting for the September 27th New Telescope Buyer’s clinic, before the regular monthly meeting, starting at 6:00 pm at SciWorks. The program will be by me and will be a discussion of the dark…

  • Telescope Buyers Clinic – 2014

    FAS will be holding a “Telescope Buyers Clinic” from Noon to 4:00PM on Saturday, September 27th at SciWorks in Winston-Salem. FAS Club members will be staffing a number of tables and providing information.