Latest News and Posts
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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…
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August 2026 Solar Eclipse (August 12, 2026)
There will be a total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 – but it will only visible from Europe. The Northeastern U.S. will experience…
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August 2026 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, August 12)
Please join us for the August meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, August 12. The meeting will be held at…
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Public Solar Observation at Kaleideum (Saturday, July 25)
FAS will hold a public solar observation at Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street) on Saturday, July 25, from 12 noon to 2 pm. Solar telescopes…
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Images from The Euclid Telescope
Continuing a long line of space telescopes, ESA’s Euclid was launched in 2023 and began its science mission in 2024. It is positioned at the…