FAS public observation

  • Solar Observation (Hispanic League Festival)

    —EVENT CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER— Unfortunately, the forecast has remained consistent for the last several days, calling for complete cloud cover and intervals of rain tomorrow. Because of this, the FAS solar observation for the Hispanic League Festival is canceled.   Solar Observation at Hispanic League Festival Saturday, September 10, from 11:00 AM to 4:00…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday February 29th

    Update  2/28: We are a GO for our public observation at Pilot Mountain State Park, this Saturday, February 29th. Observations will begin shortly after sunset. Sunset is at 6:17pm, astronomical twilight ends around 7:45pm,the Moon (32%) and Venus will be visible early, moonset is at 11:54pm. The weather forecast looks to be very good, but cold. Clear…

  • FAS Observation at Kaleideum North Saturday 2/1

    Update 1/31:  We are a GO for tomorrow nights observation at Kaleideum North. The current forecast is calling for AM rain, followed by clearing skies around sunset. Clear to partly cloudy skies, with temperatures around 50 at sunset, falling to the mid to low 40’s by the end, NW winds around 6 mph.   Saturday February 1st…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday November 23rd

    Update 11/29: Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear the weather will be cooperating for this weekend’s observation. The forecast is for clouds and 90% chance of rain. Our next observation opportunity will be the campers observation at Stone Mountain State Park on 12/21. Our 2020 calendar of events will be posted soon. Update 11/22: The observation scheduled…

  • FAS Mercury Transit Observation at Kaleideum North 11/11

      On Monday November 11th the Forsyth Astronomical Society will have SOLAR SAFE observation equipment set up for the pubic to use to safely see the transit of Mercury. What is a transit? It is similar an eclipse where in a celestial body moves between the Sun and the Earth. With an eclipse, from our…

  • FAS Observation at Kaleideum North Saturday 9/21

        Update 9/21: We are a GO!!! Come on out and enjoy the night sky. Saturday September 21st the Forsyth Astronomical Society will be hosting a public observation event at Kaleideum North. We will have several telescopes of different varieties and sizes setup to show you some night sky wonders. Sunset is at 7:20…

  • Observation Opportunity at Kaleideum North for the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing

      Saturday July the 20th Kaleideum will host an event at Kaleideum North from 6-10 PM. This event is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing. There will be door prizes, planetarium shows, a viewing of the documentary “Apollo 11” as well as other activities. Local group Carolina Crossings will provide live…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Thursday July 4th

    Update 7/4: We are a GO for this evening. It’s a mixed bag on the forecasts so we’re going to be packing lite on the equipment side in case of a passing shower. Come on out and enjoy the sights. We should be able to see several local fireworks shows and possibly a passing lightening…

  • Kaleideum North Public Observation 6/8

    On Saturday June the 8th the Forsyth Astronomical Society has a free public observation scheduled.  As of this posting the weather forecast does NOT look conducive to the event with clouds and thunderstorms throughout the evening. It is tentatively canceled. If for some reason the weather forecast does a complete 180 and conditions change we…