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 where the Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) can help any budding amateur astronomer. We will provide knowledgeable advice about all the various kinds of telescopes with which to observe and enjoy the night sky.

FAS will be holding a “Telescope Workshop” from 1 PM to 4 PM on Saturday, November 5th at Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks) in Winston-Salem (https://north.kaleideum.org/visit/directions/).

FAS Club members will be staffing several tables and providing information on:

  • Binoculars for star gazing
  • Telescopes for star gazing
  • Star charts and Planispheres
  • Astronomy Apps for smart phones and tablets
  • Eyepieces and Filters for telescopes
  • Advanced topics including solar observing and astrophotography

Several telescopes will be available at the event. Weather permitting; we may have a telescope outside for solar viewing during the program.

This event is free for the public. However, while you are at the program, you might also enjoy spending part of the day at the Kaleideum North Museum (normal admission fees apply). For more information, see the Kaleideum website at http://kaleideum.org/.

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To learn more about telescopes, astronomy, and observing the night sky, see the Kaleideum Astronomy Resources at https://north.kaleideum.org/astronomy-resources/. This page also lists a few Astronomy Apps you might download for your smart phone or tablet.

Or check out our Astronomy Blogs.

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