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Welcome to The Forsyth Astronomical Society

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 The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS)
is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the pursuit of all aspects of amateur astronomy

Introduction to Astronomy & Stargazing
(If you’re new to all this, start here)

Public Events

News from FAS

Resources
The Night Sky
Telescopes

Astrophotography
The Universe
Light Pollution

The Stars & Constellations
Smartphone & Tablet Astronomy Apps
Telescope Basics
ZWO Seestar S50 & S30

FAS Astrophotography Images
The Cosmos in a Nutshell
Astrology to Astronomy
FAS Astronomers Blog

Scheduled Public Events

  • May 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, May 14)

    May 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, May 14)

  • CANCELLED – Public observation at Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Saturday, May 3)

    CANCELLED – Public observation at Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Saturday, May 3)

  • CANCELLED – Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, April 19)

    CANCELLED – Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, April 19)

  • April 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, April 9)

    April 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, April 9)

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

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

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

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

News and Information from FAS

  • Happy Pi Day 2024

    Yes, it’s Pi Day! No not Pie Day – Pi Day. March 14, 3/14 or…

  • Space Science: Introduction to Stars (Crash Course Kids)

    The folks from Crash Course Kids have a great series of videos about the stars…

  • A Black Hole in Sagittarius

    The folks at Astronomy Magazine published an article a short time ago reminding us that…

  • The Triad Starfest (*Tri*Star*)

    The Greensboro Astronomy Club and GTCC will be hosting the 2024 edition of The Triad…

  • Cosmic Microwave Background

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 2. Just recently, it was reported in the news…

  • A Quick Introduction to the Night Sky

    One of the challenges for beginning astronomers is learning how to navigate the night sky.…

  • Moon Features from The Planetary Society

    There are many maps of the Moon showing the features we can see from the…

  • Herramientas para el cielo nocurno (Liga Astronómica)

    Es posible que haya notado que nuestro sitio web está en inglés. Bueno, no todo…

  • The Universe (plus one)

    Do you often sit around, look up at the night sky, and wish that you…

  • Telescope Use and Care

    Purchasing a telescope can be a long and sometimes tedious process. However, once you have…

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Resources

Introduction to Astronomy & Stargazing
(If you’re new to all this, start here)
FAS Calendar of Events

THE NIGHT SKY

The Stars & Constellations
What’s Up This Month (NASA)
Star Map (Stellarium Web)
Smartphone and Tablet Apps
Twilight, Sun, and Moon Times
The Moon
Meteor Showers

TELESCOPES

Telescope Basics
(How to Purchase and Use a Telescope)
More About Telescopes
(More Specifics & Accessories)
Telescope Suggestions
(What to Buy)
Binoculars
Solar Observing
Telescope Use & Care
Suppliers
(Where to Buy)

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

FAS Astrophotography Images
ZWO Seestar S50 & S30
Smart Telescopes
Deep-Sky Objects
Astrophotography in General
Archive of Astrophotography News

THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE

The Cosmos in a Nutshell
(The Constellations, Solar System, Universe, and more)
The Universe
(In Five Parts)
Astrology to Astronomy
(Do you really know your sign?)
All About the Cosmos
(Many Astronomy and Science Links)
FAS Astronomers Blog
(Discussions about Astronomy and Science)
Archive of Astronomy News

Sagittarius A* Credit: EHT Collaboration

LIGHT POLLUTION

Light Pollution
Local Dark Sky Observing Sites
Archive of Light Pollution News

Image Credit: NASA/NOAA

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