Once again The Forsyth Astronomical Society participated in the North Carolina Statewide Star Party over two days on April 4 & 5. The star party is part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival.
FAS held four public activities.
- Solar/Moon observation at Surry Community College on Friday, April 4.
- Solar observation at Kaleideum on Saturday, April 5.
- Solar observation at the Forsyth County Central Library on Saturday, April 5.
- Evening observation at the Yadkin Memorial Park at Lake Hampton on Saturday evening, April 5.
Much to our surprise, the weather cooperated and we had some clear skies. As a result, we got some great views of the Sun and Moon. Also Jupiter and its moons were clearly visible along with a few interesting stars and some deep-sky objects.
One member brought out his Seestar and took a few images of the Sun and objects in the night sky – although a few clouds did roll in from time to time.
To learn more about astronomy, telescopes, and observing the night sky, see our Astronomy Resources and Outreach Events.
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