Latest News and Posts
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Pluto Discovered 95 Years Ago
In case you’re keeping track, everyone’s favorite ex-planet (or still 9th planet) was discovered 95 years ago on February 18, 1930.
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A History of The Constellations
FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 33, Number 2. As we look up at the night sky, we see patterns of stars. For many of us these…
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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…