Latest News and Posts
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Public Observation at Forsyth County Central Library (Wednesday, November 18)
Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold a public observation at Forsyth County Central Library on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The event runs from 6:00 PM to…
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That’s a Wrap! November 6 at Pilot Mountain
The clouds parted, the wind died down (somewhat), and we had our first public observation of the fall. FAS along with 200 stargazers came out…
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Public Observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, November 14)
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a free public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park on Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 6:15 PM to…
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November 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, November 11)
Please join us for the November meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 11. The meeting will be held at…
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Andromeda Galaxy
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 6. Andromeda was the princess from Greek mythology. She was the daughter of Cepheus, the king, and Cassiopeia, the…
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Public Observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 6)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State…
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Orionids Meteor Shower (October 21-22, 2026)
One of the better known meteor showers will take place on the night of Wednesday October 21 and into the morning of Thrusday, October 22.…
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Public observations at Stone Mountain (2026-27)
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will once again host free public astronomy observations at Stone Mountain State Park in late 2026 and early 2027. The events…
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Public Observations at Pilot Mountain (2026-2027)
WE’RE BACK with six free Friday night public observations at Pilot Mountain State Park. These events are weather-dependent. The FAS Website and FAS Facebook page…
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The Fall Equinox (2026)
Yes folks, it is officially fall! This is when the leaves start to turn beautiful colors and it finally cools down. Early to mid October…
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October 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, October 14)
Please join us for the October meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 14. The meeting will be held at…
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CANCELED – WFDD Look Up & Listen on Saturday, November 7
UPDATE: Due to scheduling difficulties, WFDD has canceled this event. The Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s Look Up & Listen…