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  • Leonids Meteor Shower / November 17-18, 2023

    One of the lesser known meteor showers is coming up on the night of Friday, November 17 through the morning of Saturday, November 18. The Leonids radiate from around the constellation of Leo and are remnants from the Comet Tempel-Tuttle. The meteor shower is best viewed in the early morning hours from a dark location,…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, December 1

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, December 1, the Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 9:30 pm. If conditions…

  • That’s a wrap! Observation night at Pilot Mountain – November 3, 2023

    Finally, the clouds cleared and the weather held steady. We made it up to Pilot Mt. State Park. Somewhere between 175 to 200 people joined us for a close up view of Jupiter, Saturn, and several other celestial objects. The Milky Way stretched across the sky and many of the Autumn constellations were visible. It…

  • The Autumn Night Sky

    As we move into autumn, the time changes, and it starts to get dark earlier. It is a great time to go stargazing. Here are a few notes taken from two earlier FAS Astronomers Blogs. The Night Sky During the Fall, find the Great Square of Pegasus to the south. Add a few more stars…

  • That’s a wrap! Solar Observations at King Central Park 2023

    FAS held two solar observations at King Central Park this past year. We had a chance to bring out all our solar observing equipment from filters to hydrogen alpha scopes. We had good skies and great views for both. Here are a few photos from the events. Click here to learn more about solar observing:

  • Jupiter at Opposition on November 2-3

    The planet Jupiter will reach opposition on the night of November 2nd to 3rd this year. Opposition means that it is opposite the Earth from the Sun. Typically, this is when Jupiter is at or near its brightest when viewed from the Earth. If you’d like to see Jupiter up close, come on out to…

  • FAS Telescope Workshop at Kaleideum North on Saturday, November 11 (1 pm to 4 pm)

    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…

  • November 2023 Meeting – Wednesday, November 8

    Please join us for the November 8, 2023 meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society. The meeting will be held at Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks), 400 West Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, NC. FAS President Justin Nichols will tell us about the history of the Kaleideum North facility. The program starts at 7:30 pm. The Society’s business…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, November 3

    WEATHER UPDATE: Our public observation at Pilot Mountain will take place. The forecast remains very favorable for viewing, however it will be cold, so dress warmly. On Friday, November 3, the Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park.…