Latest News and Posts
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Public Observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 6)
On Friday, November 6, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation on…
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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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WFDD Look Up & Listen RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE DETERMINED
WEATHER UPDATE: The previous reschedule date of Saturday, November 7th has not be finalized. The Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, October 9)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted cloud cover. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot…
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The Seestar S50 Pro (Smart Telescope)
The world of amateur astronomy has changed once again. First, the Seestar S50, ZWO’s original smart telescope may have been discontinued (it is sold out).…
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Mapping the World (2026 Update)
Just in case you missed it, there has been a lot of discussion lately about maps. No, it is not the name of a gulf…
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September 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, September 9)
Please join us for the September meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 9. The meeting will be held at…
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Pluto – 20 years later
Twenty years ago something happened that made many people mad. Pluto was removed from the list of official planets and became a dwarf planet. Pluto,…