Latest News and Posts
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Atoms and Molecules
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 7. We all were taught that things are made up of molecules, which, in turn, are made up of…
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That’s a wrap! The June 2024 Solar Observation at Kaleideum
On June 22, 2024, members of FAS were out at Kaleideum observing the Sun. Around 50 people joined us on a nice clear day (in…
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That’s a wrap! The May 2024 Solar Observation at Pilot Mt.
On May 25, 2024, members of FAS were out a Pilot Mountain observing the Sun. Around 50 people joined us on a nice clear day…
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The Summer Night Sky
It’s summer. It’s hot and it gets dark late, but there are still some wonderful objects to view in the night sky this time of…
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July 2024 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, July 10)
Please join us for the July meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society on Wednesday, July 10. The meeting will be held at the new Kaleideum…
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Asteroid Day – Sunday, June 30, 2024
It’s almost upon us! No, it’s not an asteroid…It’s Asteroid Day! 66 million years ago, asteroid day wasn’t much fun for the dinosaurs. Just recently,…
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Happy Summer Solstice 2024!
Today, June 20th 2024 at 4:51 pm, is the Summer Solstice (during a Leap Year) and officially the beginning of Summer.
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How to Pronounce It
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 6. Astronomical names are not always the easiest to pronounce. Many are derived from Latin, Greek, or another more…
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Public Solar Observation at Kaleideum (Saturday, June 22 from 10 AM to Noon)
FAS will hold a public solar observation at Kaleideum (120 West 3rd Street) on Saturday, June 22, from 10 am to 12 Noon. Solar telescopes…
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June 2024 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, June 12)
Please join us for the June meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society on Wednesday, June 12. The meeting will be held at the new Kaleideum…
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That’s a wrap! The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
The April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse has come and gone. At our May meeting, several of our members regaled us with stories about their experiences…
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A Planetary Lineup
Update (June 19th): The folks from Sky & Telescope just published an article pointing out that a better lineup will be visible on the morning…