November 2024

  • Smart Telescope for the Holidays?

    The world of amateur astronomy is changing. In fact, there just might be a revolution going on. We might be at a watershed moment! The era of the smart telescopes has arrived. These are fully automated telescopes that connect through your smart phone or tablet. They have all the information necessary to find and observe…

  • That’s a wrap! – Auroras and a Comet at our November Meeting

    You might have heard that the Winston-Salem area was visited by three celestial events this year – not one, but two auroras and a comet. Several FAS members shared the images they captured at our November meeting. We thought we would, in turn, share a few of these (and a couple more) with you. May…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 22)

    WEATHER UPDATE: Due to forecasted cloud cover, this event is canceled. On Friday, November 22, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude at 9:30 PM. This event is weather-dependent,…

  • Comets

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 32, Number 9. The Solar System is full of interesting objects – planets, dwarf planets, moons, and asteroids. These objects are very predictable and show up month after month and year after year. On the other hand, comets are different. Although, some return on a regular basis, many comets surprise us…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 1)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted cloud cover and a chance of showers. On Friday, November 1, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. The event will begin at 7:30 PM and conclude at 10:00…