Forsyth Astronomical Society was founded in 1937, with six charter members, owning three small telescopes between them. Regular meetings were held, featuring indoor programs and outdoor observing sessions.
Over the years, club members have built several instruments, and the club has acquired other telescopes to form a pool of instruments. Through the years, FAS has continued to provide programs and observing sessions to the members. In addition, the club has sponsored numerous public observing sessions, often tied to special astronomical events.
FAS currently averages between forty and sixty members at any given time. Members are presented with a monthly program meeting, and monthly observing sessions are scheduled. Public observing sessions are scheduled about seven to eight times a year (more often if special events occur).
FAS currently meets at Kaleideum in downtown Winston-Salem, NC (at 120 West 3rd Street). Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7:30 PM. For more information on our meetings see FAS Meeting Information.
FAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.