Welcome to The Forsyth Astronomical Society

The Forsyth Astronomical Society (FAS) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to the pursuit of all aspects of amateur astronomy

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News and Information from FAS

Betelgeuse is Dimming

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 28, Number 2. Astronomers measure the magnitude of a star in…
Underground Oceans

Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 28, Number 1. Two of the most interesting moons in the…
Happy New Year – changes coming soon

With the new year, The Forsyth Astronomical Society will be changing the format of the…
Young Astronomers Newsletter December 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 12 December 2019 By Bob Patsiga …
Young Astronomers Newsletter November 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 11 November 2019 By Bob Patsiga In…
Young Astronomers Newsletter October 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 10 October 2019 By Bob Patsiga In…
Carolina Curious’ Interview with Pres. David Morgan on Where best to Stargaze in Western NC.

Click HERE to read an interview, with club president David Morgan, from our local NPR…
Young Astronomers Newsletter September 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 9 September 2019 By Bob Patsiga …
Young Astronomers Newsletter August 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 8 August 2019 By Bob Patsiga …
Young Astronomers Newsletter July 2019

The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 27 Number 7 July 2019 By Bob Patsiga In…

Resources

Introduction to Astronomy & Stargazing

FAS Calendar of Events

THE NIGHT SKY

Introduction to the Stars & Constellations

What’s Up This Month (NASA)

Star Map (Stellarium Web)

Smart Phone and Tablet Apps

Twilight, Sun, and Moon Times

TELESCOPES

Telescope Basics
^{(How To Purchase and Use a Telescope)}

More About Telescopes
^{(Specifics & Accessories)}

Telescope Suggestions
^{(What to Buy)}

Solar Observing

Telescope Use & Care

Suppliers
^{(Where to Buy)}

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY

FAS Astrophotography Images

Seestar S50 & S30

Smart Telescopes

Deep-Sky Objects

Astrophotography in General

Archive of Astrophotography News

THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE

The Cosmos in a Nutshell
^{(The Constellations, Solar System, Universe, and more)}

The Universe
^{(A five part series)}

All About the Cosmos
^{(Many Astronomy and Science Links)}

FAS Astronomers Blog
^{(Discussions about Astronomy and Science)}

Archive of Astronomy News

Sagittarius A* Credit: EHT Collaboration

LIGHT POLLUTION

Light Pollution

Local Dark Sky Observing Sites

Archive of Light Pollution News

Image Credit: NASA/NOAA