Latest News and Posts
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, February 28)
WEATHER UPDATE: The forecast is excellent and calls for clear skies Friday night. Come out and join us. On Friday, February 28, the Forsyth Astronomical…
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Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, February 22)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. See you there! On Saturday, February 22, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public…
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Deep Sky Designations (M, NGC, IC, and more)
Do you often wonder what all those designations for deep-sky objects mean? A few years ago, we posted an article, The Deep Sky, and included…
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February 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, February 12)
Please join us for the February meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, February 12. The meeting will be held at the…
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A Planetary Lineup 2025
Last June, we told you about a Planetary lineup that occurred in the morning sky before sunrise. Now, the planets are back, but this time…
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The Rings of Saturn
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 33, Number 1. Saturn is without a doubt the most spectacular of the planets with its extensive ring system. All the…
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Meteorite Strike in Canada
Just in case you missed it, a video was recently posted online showing a meteorite striking the Earth in someone’s yard. It came down on…
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Mars/Moon Occultation
On Monday night January 13 Mars ducked behind the Moon for a short time and then reappeared on the other side. Well, technically, the Moon…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, January 18)
WEATHER UPDATE: Almost all the models indicate high levels of cloud cover. Our public observation is canceled. On Saturday, January 18, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical…
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January 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, January 8)
Please join us for the January meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, January 8. The meeting will be held at the…
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The Earth’s 2nd Moon?
FAS Astronomers Blog. Volume 32. Number 11. Although, it really didn’t count as an official moon, a small object entered into a temporary orbit about…
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That’s a wrap! – Public Observation at the Central Library
FAS was out on Thursday, Dec 5, in the cold and wind observing the night sky from the Forsyth County Central Library’s front lawn. Around…