Tag: May 2024
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The Southern Lights
The Northern Lights traveled South! In possibly a once in a lifetime event, the Aurora Borealis (The Northern Lights) were visible throughout the southeast on…
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Omega Centauri & Centaurus A
The largest known globular cluster is Omega Centauri (NGC 5139 & C80). It is a wonderful target for amateur astronomer – if you live in…
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That’s a wrap! The May 2024 Solar Observation at Pilot Mt.
On May 25, 2024, members of FAS were out a Pilot Mountain observing the Sun. Around 50 people joined us on a nice clear day…
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That’s a wrap! The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse has come and gone. At our May meeting, several of our members regaled us with stories about their experiences…
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Public Solar Observation at Pilot Mountain State Park (Saturday, May 25 from 10 AM to Noon)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place. Conditions are not ideal, but should be good enough to get some solar views. FAS will hold a…
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Black Hole Visualizations
The folks at NASA’s Goddard Flight Center just published two interesting videos about black holes. “New NASA Black Hole Visualization Takes Viewers Beyond the Brink.”…
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May 2024 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, May 8)
Please join us for the May meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society on Wednesday, May 8. The meeting will be held at the new Kaleideum…