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

Dark Energy

FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 30, Number 1. In a previous article, I explored the Standard…
Year End Summary 2021

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Year End. I hope you enjoyed the Young Astronomers Blogs…
Reclassifying Pluto

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 18. Remember Pluto? Yes, Pluto. It was a planet…
Observing the Stars

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 17. After becoming familiar with the Night Sky and…
Moons of the Solar System

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 16. On many nights when you look up into…
The Sun

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 15. If you travel far enough north (or south)…
Observing the Moon and Planets

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 14. Saturday, October 16, 2021, is International Observe the…
Unidentified Flying Objects (The Beginning)

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 13. Unidentified Flying Objects … UFOs … Hmmm ……
Mercury

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 12. Mercury is the closest of our Solar System’s…
Viruses and Vaccines

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 11. A pandemic has engulfed the world! Severe acute…

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