FAS Public Observations and Outreach
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CANCELED – Public Observation at Kaleideum North on Saturday, December 16, 2023
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds Saturday night. We will be saying GOODBYE to Kaleideum North, which will close on December 31, 2023. A brand new Kaleideum facility will open downtown on Third Street in the spring of 2024. To celebrate, the stars will be shining brightly in the night sky.…
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Public Observation at Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, December 14
WEATHER UPDATE: The observation at Central Library will take place as scheduled. The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) is going back to the LIBRARY! FAS will hold a public observation at the Forsyth County Central Library on Thursday, December 14. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM on the front lawn of the library…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, December 2
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Saturday, December 2, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 6:30 PM. The planets Jupiter and Saturn should be visible if conditions permit. This event is weather-dependent.…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Public Solar Observation at King Central Park on Sunday, October 29 (1 pm to 3 pm)
WEATHER UPDATE: Sunday’s forecast shows mostly clear skies. This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at King Central Park (302 Kirby Road, King NC 27021) on Sunday, October 29, from 1 pm to 3 pm. Solar telescopes will be available to safely view the Sun and solar activity…
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WFDD Look Up and Listen on Saturday, October 21
Most forecasts show clear or mostly clear skies Saturday night. Our event with WFDD at Hanging Rock State Park will take place. Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s Look Up and Listen event at Hanging Rock State Park on Saturday, October 21. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM,…
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CANCELED – Annular Solar Eclipse observation on October 14 at Kaleideum North
Saturday’s forecast calls for rain ending midday with clouds persisting all afternoon. Our public eclipse observation at Kaleideum North is canceled. The Sun will go away for a short time. Okay, not completely. An annular eclipse will cross the country on Saturday, October 14. Unfortunately, Winston-Salem will not be in the direct path. However, we…