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  • Welcome to the new FAS Website

    Good morning all, Well we finally got the new site up and running. Hope you all enjoy it, there is still a lot of work to be done, but please start using and commenting. The comments are turned on for now, or you can send email to mailto:fas@fas37.org Thanks, The WebMasters

  • Mars 3-D Jan. 22, 2013 Meeting Links

    Mars 3-D links Links to current Mars missions: http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/ “Mars in 3-D: Images from the Viking Mission” (NASA movie, 1979) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubRHSg5daMs HiRISE Anaglyphs: “Explore Mars, One Giant Image at a Time” (2,899 images!!!) http://www.uahirise.org/ Explore Mars! – Spirit’s Journey (interactive web site) http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/explore/spirit/ Explore Mars! – Curiosity’s Journey (interactive web site) http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/explore/curiosity/  

  • Club Meeting 22 January 2013

    *Hi FAS folks: Our next meeting will be tomorrow night, January 22, starting at 7:30 PM at Sci-Works. Our program, “Attacking Mars – in 3D,” presented by JPL Solar System Ambassador Jonathan Ward. It will include an overview of the best 3D images from the Mars Rovers. NASA’s Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity rovers have collectively driven more…

  • February 18th 2009

    February 18th 2009 The meeting took place as planned. Names entered for election next month. Bob talked about IYA Sandy Galaxies II took place, the kids were a joy to watch. Everyone is invited to take part in Sandy Galaxies II, kids and families are welcome, come and let your inter-art out. I’m sure there…

  • Before Jan, 2012 – Meeting

      December 2011 Meeting Come on out and join in the for the clubs pot luck Christmas gathering. Also the club historian will present a short talk on the history of the Forsyth Astronomical Society. Don’t forget to bring a small dish to share with others. October 2011 Meeting Our October 25th speaker features Gayle…

  • Buddy’s Observation List

    Buddy’s Observation List September 2010 Objects located between 20:00 and 22:00 hours of Right Ascension. These objects are located near the meridian on Sept. 1 at 10:20 pm and on Sept. 30 at 8:30 pm Ten Telescopic Deep-Sky Objects Object Type Con. R.A. Dec. Mag. Size PSA M 2 GC AQR 21h33.5m -00d 49m 6.5m…