Welcome to The Forsyth Astronomical Society

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

Introduction to FAS Download Flyer

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

Public Events
Resources
The Night Sky
Telescopes

News from FAS
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

News and Information from FAS

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Subject: PARI on UNC-TV and Annual SPACE DAY Open House I wanted to make sure…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter May 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 6 May 2014 By…
New Meteor Showers May 24

Possible new meteor shower May 2014
The Young Astronomers Newsletter April 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 5 April 2014 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter March2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 4 March 2014 By…
LED technology and Light Pollution

NCDARK and FAS members, Looks as if the lighting industry may be waking up to…
VP Bruce Mellin in the News for Comet ISON picture

VP in the News Bruce Mellin Comet ISON
The Young Astronomers Newsletter February 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 3 February 2014 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter January 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 2 January 2014 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter December 2013

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 1 December 2013 By…

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

TELESCOPES

Telescope Basics
^{(How to Purchase and Use a Telescope)}

More About Telescopes
^{(More Specifics & Accessories)}

Telescope Suggestions
^{(What to Buy)}

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