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The Universe in Five Parts
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Welcome to The Forsyth Astronomical Society
The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the pursuit of all aspects of amateur astro
nomy
WHO WE ARE
(An Introduction to FAS)
WHAT’S GOING ON
(Scheduled Public Meetings & Events)
HOW TO GET STARTED
(An Introduction to Astronomy & Stargazing)
News from FAS
Selected Resources
FAS Calendar of Events
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Scheduled Public Meetings & Events
More About
FAS Monthly Meetings
More About
FAS Outreach Events
June 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, June 10)
Summertime Blues
May 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, May 13)
News and Information from FAS
Archive of Astronomy News
(What’s going on in the Universe)
FAS Astronomers Blog
(Discussions about Science & Astronomy)
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026
2026 NC Statewide Star Party (Saturday, April 25)
NEAF 2026
International Dark Sky Week (April 13 to 20)
Artemis II Landing
Artemis II Moon Flyby
Artemis II Launch
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Why is the Sky Blue?
Mars, The Red Planet
Vera Rubin (The Astronomer & An Observatory)
The Age of The Earth (Finally the Answer)
The Age of The Earth (The Search Begins)
Titan
A History of The Constellations
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Selected Resources
All About the Universe
(Introductions to the Universe)
All About the Cosmos
(Links to Many Resources)
Astronomical League
(Night Sky Resources)
Night Sky Network
(Resources from NASA)
Night Sky Basics
(An overview of the Night Sky)
Telescope Basics
(How Buy and Use a Telescope)
Smart Telescope Basics
(Introduction to Smart Telescopes)
Astrophotography Basics
(Introduction to Astrophotography)
The Night Sky
(A Deeper Dive into much more)
Traditional Telescopes
(A Deeper Dive into much more)
ZWO Seestar Smart Telescopes
(A Deeper Dive into much more)
Astrophotography
(A Deeper Dive into much more)
Suppliers
(Where to buy stuff)
FAS Astrophotography
Images
FAS Astronomy Resource Page
(Go here for more resources)
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