Category: FAS Public Observations and Outreach
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Public Solar Observation at King Central Park on Saturday, September 30 from 10 AM to Noon
The sky should be mostly clear Saturday morning. This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at King Central…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain on Saturday, September 23
Due to clouds and rain from the approaching coastal weather system, our public observation at Stone Mountain on September 23 is canceled. On Saturday, September…
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CANCELED – Public Observation at Kaleideum North on August 26, 2023
The forecast continues to indicate unsettled conditions for tonight, with at least a 50% chance of clouds and thunderstorms. Our public observation at Kaleideum North…
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Public solar observation at Central Library on July 8
On Saturday, July 8, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public solar observation on the front lawn of Forsyth County Central Library. Solar telescopes will…
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Spring Fest at Big Brothers Big Sisters on May 20
Forsyth Astronomical Society will be at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring Fest on Saturday, May 20 at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Center…
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CANCELED: Public observation at Pilot Mountain on May 19
WEATHER UPDATE #2 Unfortunately, the previously expected clearing skies are now forecasted to be 50-70% cloud cover. The state park has made the call to…