Forsyth Astronomical Society

SPHEREx

The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (aka SPEHREx) is about ready to lift off. SPHEREx is a…

March 4, 2025

A Total Lunar Eclipse (March 13-14, 2025)

On the evening of March 13-14, 2025, there will be a total eclipse of the Moon. A lunar eclipse is not as spectacular as a…

March 2, 2025

March 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, March 12)

Please join us for the March meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, March 12. The meeting will be held at the…

March 1, 2025

CANCELED – Public observation at Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Saturday, March 8)

WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds. On Saturday, March 8, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a free public astronomy observation…

February 24, 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4

Recently there has been a lot of news about asteroid 2024 YR4. Evidently there is a small chance that its orbit will intersect with the…

February 22, 2025

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.

February 18, 2025

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…

February 18, 2025

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…

February 14, 2025

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…

February 9, 2025