Astronomy Program
Past
Event
Event
–Summit Area Parking Lot
Come join as park rangers and members of Forsyth Astronomical Society help you find your way in the sky! Telescopes will be provided for public use and various activities led by volunteers will take place throughout the evening. Hope to get good views of the stars and maybe even a planet or two! It will be out of this world! (3 hours)
[Rain date scheduled for November 30th – call to confirm rescheduling if poor viewing weather persists]
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