COVID-19 Updates

  • Viruses and Vaccines

    Young Astronomers Blog, Volume 29, Number 11. A pandemic has engulfed the world! Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a virus that can produce a respiratory disease called COVID-19. Viruses A virus is a microscopic germ made up of genetic material (DNA or RNA. It is covered by a capsid (shell) of protein.…

  • FAS Takes Steps to Help Stem the Spread of Covid-19 Virus

    The Forsyth Astronomical Society has been closely following the recent outbreaks of Covid-19 in NC to determine the actions the FAS should take concerning our public outreach and gatherings. With the recent declarations of state of emergency on the national and state level and with both federal and state level health officials suggesting cessation of…