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August 2015 FAS Meeting
The August meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society is this Tuesday, August 25th, at 7:30 pm at SciWorks. The program is Crepuscular Sights and will be presented by FAS VP Priscilla Ivester.
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Bring on the Perseids……
The International Meteor Organization has forecast peak of the Perseids meteor shower to occur Wednesday night/Thursday morning, August 12/13, between 2:30am and 5:30 am. This is a great opportunity for viewing one of the best showers of the year, the Moon is not an issue, clear skies are forecast, and the peak occurs during the…
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Book opportunity from a past club speaker
A wonderful speaker and subject knowledgeable author Jonathan Ward, who has spoken to us about the Apollo program at Kennedy Space Center, has published two books recounting NASA history. He has offered to provide signed copies of “Rocket Ranch” and “Countdown to a Moon Launch” for $75 for the two books together, delivered to our next meeting. If…
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July 2015 FAS Meeting
The July meeting of the FAS is this coming Tuesday, July 28th, at 7:30 at SciWorks. The program will be presented by Christi Whitworththe Education Director of PARI, the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute. Here is a description: PARI Education Showcase PARI has a 15-year track record of educating and engaging people of all ages in astronomy and other…
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Take 2 …. 2 for 1 observations on Saturday July 25th.
Weather permitting the Forsyth Astronomical Society will be hosting 2 separate observation opportunities for the public to enjoy this Saturday, July 25. Stay tuned here and/or to our Facebook page for a final weather call later in the week. One event will be held in the main parking area of the SciWorks complex in…
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2 for 1 camping observations this Saturday, June 20th
UPDATE 6/20: The telescope outreach at Tanglewood Park for this evening has been canceled due to impending possible lightening storms. UPDATE 6/19: The scheduled observation for Stone mountain has been canceled due to weather conditions. The next one scheduled is for July 25th. Hope to see you then. This Saturday, June 20th, the Forsyth Astronomical…
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