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  • SPHEREx

    The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (aka SPEHREx) is about ready to take off. SPHEREx is a new entry into NASA’s space telescopes that began with The Great Observatories. While the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) focus on specific targets, SPHEREx…

  • A Total Lunar Eclipse (March 13-14)

    On the evening of March 13-14, there will be a total eclipse of the Moon. A lunar eclipse is not as spectacular as a solar eclipse, but it is still interesting to see the Earth’s shadow make its way across the Moon until we see the reddish glow from a “blood moon.” You will have…

  • March 2025 FAS Meeting (Wednesday, March 12)

    Please join us for the March meeting of the Forsyth Astronomical Society at 7:30 on Wednesday, March 12. The meeting will be held at the new Kaleideum at 120 West 3rd Street downtown in Winston-Salem, NC. The March program will be presented by FAS member Dr. William Rankin. Dr. Rankin will give a presentation on…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Meadowview Magnet Middle School (Saturday, March 8)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds. On Saturday, March 8, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a free public astronomy observation at the Meadowview Magnet Middle School (MMMS) in Mount Airy. MMMS is a STEM Magnet School and the county’s Science Institute. The event will begin at 7:30 PM and conclude at…

  • Asteroid 2024 YR4

    Recently there has been a lot of news about asteroid 2024 YR4. Evidently there is a small chance that its orbit will intersect with the Earth in 2032. We at FAS thought it would be appropriate to provide you with updates on this potential event so that you can decide to either take your telescope…

  • Pluto Discovered 95 Years Ago

    In case you’re keeping track, everyone’s favorite ex-planet (or still 9th planet) was discovered 95 years ago on February 18, 1930.

  • A History of The Constellations

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 33, Number 2. As we look up at the night sky, we see patterns of stars. For many of us these patterns are familiar, and most were identified by the ancients a few thousand years ago. We recognize the constellations and asterisms such as Orion, The Big and Small Dippers, Scorpius,…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, February 28)

    WEATHER UPDATE: The forecast is excellent and calls for clear skies Friday night. Come out and join us. On Friday, February 28, 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 7:15 PM and conclude…

  • Public observation at Stone Mountain (Saturday, February 22)

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place as scheduled. See you there! On Saturday, February 22, 2025 the Forsyth Astronomical Society will host a public astronomy observation at Stone Mountain State Park. It should be dark enough to observe by 7:15 PM. This event is weather-dependent. This post and the FAS Facebook page will be…