Update 5/27: Due to unfavorable weather conditions the observation at Stone Mountain State Park has been canceled.
Next weekend we have another observation scheduled here and at Pilot Mountain State Park also to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the state parks system. More details on these events to come.
This Saturday evening, May 28th, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will hold its first, of the year, observation for campers at Stone Mountain State Park. There will be solar observing in the afternoon starting around 3 PM, transitioning to night time targets as darkness falls. This observation typically lasts until around 11 PM and possibly later if conditions and interest merit. With the moon not rising until after 1:30 AM, this very good dark sky spot should yield lots of deep sky treats, if atmospheric conditions are right. Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters and several galaxies should easily be in reach. Access to the observation area is between campsites 35 and 36. A campsite map can be found HERE. A final weather call will be posted here and on the club’s Facebook page Friday afternoon.
This is a LOCK IN event. If you attend as a non camper you will be required to stay the entire length of the event and leave as the astronomy club members do.
- A heads up to club members attending. This location is always a heavy dew observing area. Protect equipment and optics accordingly.