Category: Events
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Public Observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 6)
On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation on…
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Public observations at Stone Mountain (2026-27)
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will once again host free public astronomy observations at Stone Mountain State Park in late 2026 and early 2027. The events…
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Public Observations at Pilot Mountain (2026-2027)
WE’RE BACK with six free Friday night public observations at Pilot Mountain State Park. These events are weather-dependent. The FAS Website and FAS Facebook page…
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WFDD Look Up & Listen RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE DETERMINED
WEATHER UPDATE: The previous reschedule date of Saturday, November 7th has not be finalized. The Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, October 9)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted cloud cover. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot…
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Public Solar Observation at Kaleideum (Saturday, July 25)
FAS will hold a public solar observation at Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street) on Saturday, July 25, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Solar telescopes…
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Summertime Blues
Well folks, we’re getting close to summer and it’s time for those of us at the Forsyth Astronomical Society to take a break. Summertime is…
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2026 NC Statewide Star Party (Saturday, April 25)
As part of the month long North Carolina Science Festival, the annual North Carolina Statewide star party is coming up on Saturday, April 25. FAS…
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Public observation at Yadkin Memorial Park Lake Hampton (Saturday, April 25)
WEATHER UPDATE: The astronomy observation from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM is canceled due to clouds and potential rain, however Yadkin County Public Library is…
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Public Solar Observation at Kaleideum (Saturday, April 25)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street) on Saturday, April…
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That’s a wrap! FAS Winter Observations
Finally, the clouds cleared and the weather held steady. We made it up to Pilot Mt. State Park on Friday February 13 and over to…
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, March 13)
WEATHER UPDATE: Afternoon clouds should give way to clear skies around sunset. This event will take place as scheduled. On Friday, March 13, 2026, Forsyth…