Latest News and Posts
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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 (Saturday, October 10)
The Forsyth Astronomical Society will provide an astronomy observation for WFDD’s Look Up & Listen event on Saturday, October 10. The event runs from 6:30…
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, October 9)
On Friday, October 9, 2026, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at…
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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 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,…
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Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched on August 20, 2026 and is currently on a 100-day journey to its planned position in space beyond…
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A Lunar Eclipse (August 27-28, 2026)
On the evening of Thursday August 27, 2026, there will be an eclipse of the Moon. This will not be a total lunar eclipse, but…
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Perseids Meteor Shower (August 12-13, 2026)
One of the year’s best meteor showers, the Perseids, will take place on the night of Wednesday, August 12 into the morning of Thursday, August…