Program:
Dr. Steve Danford from UNC Greensboro, will be discussing the latest information on the Globular Clusters that orbit our Galaxy.
These dense clusters of stars are among the most fascinating objects in our galaxy and a favorite target for amateurs with small telescopes.
Future program preparation:
Please join FAS members in the SciWorks café before the meeting at 7:00pm to prepare for the ‘First Scope’ seminar. Volunteers needed.
We will be holding the September 24th meeting to educate the community on purchasing their first equipment to view the night sky.
Business Agenda:
- Thursday, June 27th – evening observation for the Piedmont District Scout Day Camp Program.
- Held at the West Central Community Center on Yadkinville Road.
- Please bring scopes to show Cub Scouts even if the weather is not cooperating for observing. (Audience is 3rd and 4th graders). Astronomical twilight is 9:32pm.
- July 15th —18th – The Salem District of the Boy Scouts is holding their annual day camp at the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem.
- They would like presenters after their lunchtime for 30 minutes or so. If we could commit to at least one presenter during the week, FAS could support their space theme.
- Saturday, August 10th – FAS Members Chip and Vivian Bast will present the “Under the Stars” program for the Tanglewood Nature Education Department from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
- Please bring your scopes to this public observation for campers at the Park.