Latest News and Posts
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Pilot Mountain – Observation – March 1, 2014
The observation will be March 1, 2014 not the February date posted before. Check back as we post possible cool objects to see. Come join Forsyth Astronomical Society at Pilot Mountain State Park for an evening of view the night sky, it is a great time of the year for viewing the wonder of the…
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LED technology and Light Pollution
NCDARK and FAS members, Looks as if the lighting industry may be waking up to something we’ve known for many years. Lighting Engineer Terry McGowan states that “light is a drug”. Here’s the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/06/technology/personaltech/leds-change-thinking-about-the-light-bulb.html?emc=edit_tnt_20140205&tntemail0=y&_r=0 Priscilla
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VP Bruce Mellin in the News for Comet ISON picture
VP in the News Bruce Mellin Comet ISON
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RIP John Dobson
Was there anyone who contributed more to modern amateur astronomy than John Dobson? If so, it must be a short list. From the inexpensive mount that bears his name and revolutionized the design of amateur telescopes, to the active public outreach typified by the Sidewalk Astronomers, Dobson’s impact is all over our field. His unique…
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BobFest 2014 – Cleveland County Astronomical Society
Regional Meeting of Amateur Astronomers 2014 aka “BoBfest” Date: Saturday Jan, 25th, 2014 Time: 8 am to 5 pm. Location: Tucker Student Center at Gardner-Webb University.
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Pictures from the Holiday Party
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