Pilot Mountain State Park

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, March 8

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, March 8, 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 10:30 PM. This event is…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, February 9

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, February 9, 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 7:00 PM and conclude at 10:00 PM. If conditions permit,…

  • CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, December 1

    WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted clouds and rain. On Friday, December 1, the Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, 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. If conditions…

  • That’s a wrap! Observation night at Pilot Mountain – November 3, 2023

    Finally, the clouds cleared and the weather held steady. We made it up to Pilot Mt. State Park. Somewhere between 175 to 200 people joined us for a close up view of Jupiter, Saturn, and several other celestial objects. The Milky Way stretched across the sky and many of the Autumn constellations were visible. It…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, November 3

    WEATHER UPDATE: Our public observation at Pilot Mountain will take place. The forecast remains very favorable for viewing, however it will be cold, so dress warmly. On Friday, November 3, the Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park.…

  • CANCELED: Public observation at Pilot Mountain on May 19

    WEATHER UPDATE #2 Unfortunately, the previously expected clearing skies are now forecasted to be 50-70% cloud cover. The state park has made the call to cancel this event. ========== On Friday, May 19, Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain…

  • CANCELED: Public observation at Pilot Mountain on April 21

    WEATHER UPDATE This event is canceled. The forecast calls for clouds moving over the area Friday evening. Our rain date for this event is Friday, May 19. ========== On Friday, April 21, Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State…

  • 2023 NC Statewide Star Party (April 21 & 22)

    It’s that time again! … What time? … Time for the North Carolina Statewide Star Party on April 21st and 22nd. Folks all over the state of North Carolina will be out observing the night sky over the weekend of April 22. Don’t worry, FAS will be out in full force on the evenings of…

  • Public observation at Pilot Mountain on February 11

    WEATHER UPDATE This event is canceled. The forecast calls for clouds and a rain/snow mix on Saturday night. ========== On Saturday, February 11, Forsyth Astronomical Society, Kaleideum, and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host a free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park. This event will run from 7:00 PM to…