Latest News and Posts
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 22)
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to forecasted cloud cover, this event is canceled. On Friday, November 22, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain…
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November 2024 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, November 13)
Please join us for the November meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, November 13. The meeting will be held at the…
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Comets
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 9. The Solar System is full of interesting objects – planets, dwarf planets, moons, and asteroids. These objects are…
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 1)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted cloud cover and a chance of showers. On Friday, November 1, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and…
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WFDD Look Up and Listen (Saturday, October 26)
WEATHER UPDATE: The forecast calls for partial clouds that clear after sunset, we will be at this event. Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy…
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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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Orion Telescopes – Gone?
We’re not sure what’s going on, but Orion Telescopes appears to have gone dark. Its website (telescope.com) is no longer working and, as far as…
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October 2024 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, October 9)
Please join us for the October meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, October 9. The meeting will be held at the…
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Solar Observation at Winston-Salem State University (Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 AM to Noon)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at Winston-Salem State University on Saturday, October 5 from…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, October 4
EVENT CANCELED: Pilot Mountain has canceled all programs for October so park staff can assist in western North Carolina. On Friday, October 4, the Forsyth…
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Solar Observation at the Yadkinville Harvest Festival (Saturday, September 21 from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. FAS will hold a public solar observation at the Yadkinville Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 21…
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Public observations at Pilot Mountain – Fall 2024
The Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host three free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park this…