FAS public observation

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, April 27

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted heavy cloud cover Saturday night. On Saturday, April 27, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 9:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent. The post on the FAS Website and the…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, March 30

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. On Saturday, March 30, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 9:00 PM. The planet Jupiter should be visible if conditions permit. This event is weather-dependent. This post and the…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, March 8

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, March 8, the Forsyth Astronomical Society 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 7:30 PM and conclude at 10:30 PM. This event is…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, March 2

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds. On Saturday, March 2, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 7:30 PM. The planet Jupiter should be visible if conditions permit. This event is weather-dependent. This post and…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, February 9

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, February 9, the Forsyth Astronomical Society 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 7:00 PM and conclude at 10:00 PM. If conditions permit,…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, February 3

    WEATHER UPDATE: The forecast calls for clear skies–this event will take place as scheduled. On Saturday, February 3, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 7:00 PM. The planet Jupiter should be visible if conditions permit. This event is weather-dependent.…

  • That’s a wrap! Public Observation at Forsyth Central Library – December 2023

    We paid a visit to the Forsyth County Central Library on December 14 for a Night Under the Stars. Jupiter, and Saturn were both shining brightly in the night sky. We took a close up look with the telescopes provided by FAS President Justin Nichols, VP Bruce Gavett, Secretary Andrea Nichols, and Wally Otti. The…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, January 6

    WEATHER UPDATE: The public observation at Stone Mountain is canceled due to clouds and the possibility of icy park roads. On Saturday, January 6, 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 planet Jupiter should be visible if…

  • Public Observation at Kaleideum North on Saturday, December 30, 2023

    WEATHER UPDATE: Saturday’s daytime clouds are forecasted to dissipate after sunset. The public observation at Kaleideum North will take place as scheduled. GOODBYE Kaleideum North! Kaleideum North 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…