NC Statwide Star Party

  • That’s a Wrap! North Carolina Statewide Star Party 2025

    Once again The Forsyth Astronomical Society participated in the North Carolina Statewide Star Party over two days on April 4 & 5. The star party is part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival. FAS held four public activities. Much to our surprise, the weather cooperated and we had some clear skies. As a result,…

  • Public observation at Yadkin Memorial Park at Lake Hampton (Saturday, April 5)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place. On Saturday, April 5, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold a free public astronomy observation at Yadkin Memorial Park at Lake Hampton from 8:45 PM to 11:00 PM. This event is part of the North Carolina Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party. Telescopes will be set up in the…

  • Solar Observations for the Statewide Star Party (Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5)

    WEATHER UPDATE: The Surry Community College event will take place. WEATHER UPDATE: The Kaleideum and Forsyth County Central Library events will take place. Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold three free public solar observations on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5. These events are part of the North Carolina Science Festival’s Statewide Star Party. Solar…

  • 2025 NC Statewide Star Party (April 4 & 5)

    Once again The Forsyth Astronomical Society will be participating in the North Carolina Statewide Star Party, which will be held on Friday April 4 and Saturday April 5. The star party is part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival. FAS has four activities scheduled. All are open to the public. A weather call will…