Tag: May 2026

  • Planetary Names

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 5. From time to time, we witness a parade of planets across the evening sky. Well, almost. At times,…

  • Blue Moon 2026

    Once in a blue moon, there is a Blue Moon. Don’t look too hard, the moon doesn’t actually turn blue. It is just a name…

  • The Dwarf Mini (Smart Telescope)

    As we have pointed out in previous notes and articles, the world of amateur astronomy is going through a huge change – maybe even an…

  • Summertime Blues

    Well folks, we’re getting close to summer and it’s time for those of us at the Forsyth Astronomical Society to take a break. Summertime is…

  • Asteroid 99942 Apophis

    On Friday the 13th, you might need to duck, but not for another three years. However, we want you to be ready. Asteroid 99942 Apophis is…

  • All About The Universe

    The Universe is a big place. It can be complicated and somewhat intimidating. There is so much – quarks, dark matter, dark energy, black holes,…

  • Globular Clusters

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 4. An Introduction to Globular Clusters Globular Clusters (aka Globulars) are some of the more interesting objects viewed by…