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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Public Events
News from FAS

Selected Resources

A few Features

Scheduled Public Events

News and Information from FAS

The Young Astronomers Newsletter March2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 4 March 2014 By…
LED technology and Light Pollution

NCDARK and FAS members, Looks as if the lighting industry may be waking up to…
VP Bruce Mellin in the News for Comet ISON picture

VP in the News Bruce Mellin Comet ISON
The Young Astronomers Newsletter February 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 3 February 2014 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter January 2014

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 2 January 2014 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter December 2013

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 22 Number 1 December 2013 By…
Upcoming Events Nov 22-Dec 7 2013

Hi FAS members, Mark your calendars! We have many requests to show new star gazers…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter November 2013

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 21 Number 12 November 2013 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter October 2013

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 21 Number 11 October 2013 By…
The Young Astronomers Newsletter September 2013

The Young Astronomers Newsletter The Young Astronomers Newsletter Volume 21 Number 10 September 2013 By…

Selected 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