Tag: March 2024
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What is the JWST Looking At?
The folks at BBC Sky at Night Magazine just posted a short article pointing out that we can now find out what the James Webb…
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Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks
The “Devil Comet” is approaching! It is susceptible to flare-ups, which give it a “horned” shape and the nickname “Devil Comet.” 12/P is currently in…
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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…
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You Don’t Need to Duck
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 3. Just recently, the folks at Live Science published a few articles about the risk of a dangerous asteroid…
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse (and Eclipse Safety)
The last Solar Eclipse visible in the United States until August 2044 will cross the southern and eastern part of the country on Monday, April…
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Happy Pi Day 2024
Yes, it’s Pi Day! No not Pie Day – Pi Day. March 14, 3/14 or 3.14. Yes, Pi is the number 3.14… . It goes…
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Space Science: Introduction to Stars (Crash Course Kids)
The folks from Crash Course Kids have a great series of videos about the stars and constellations. Check it out!
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March 2024 Meeting – Wednesday, March 13 (at the NEW Kaleideum downtown)
Please join us for the March meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society on March 13. The meeting will be held at the new Kaleideum at…
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A Black Hole in Sagittarius
The folks at Astronomy Magazine published an article a short time ago reminding us that the black hole at the center of our galaxy (Sagittarius…
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The Triad Starfest (*Tri*Star*)
The Greensboro Astronomy Club and GTCC will be hosting the 2024 edition of The Triad Starfest (*Tri*Star*) this Saturday, March 2. It will be held…
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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…
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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…