Pilot Mountain State Park

  • That’s a wrap! October 15 Pilot Mountain

    We’ve dug out a few photos from the October 15 public viewing we had at the top of Pilot Mountain State Park. Around 200 people attended, and we had lots of fun observing Jupiter, Saturn, and other celestial objects before clouds rolled in. FAS members Gwen and Bob Rheaume also attended; however, it was a…

  • Pilot Mountain Observation – October 15

    –EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AS SCHEDULED– The weather forecast for Saturday at Pilot Mountain is for mostly clear skies. We will see you there!   The Stars will be out at Pilot Mountain Forsyth Astronomical Society Along with Kaleideum Saturday, October 15 from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm Pilot Mountain State Park After a few…

  • Statewide Star Party, FAS Public Observations April 8th and 9th

    Update 4/8: The observation atop Pilot Mountain had been canceled due to inclement weather. The non-observation related activities are still happening. So, if you’re looking for a family friendly event for the early evening there will still be plenty to do. The Forsyth Astronomical Society will be participating in two observations for Morehead Planetarium’s Statewide…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday February 29th

    Update  2/28: We are a GO for our public observation at Pilot Mountain State Park, this Saturday, February 29th. Observations will begin shortly after sunset. Sunset is at 6:17pm, astronomical twilight ends around 7:45pm,the Moon (32%) and Venus will be visible early, moonset is at 11:54pm. The weather forecast looks to be very good, but cold. Clear…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday November 23rd

    Update 11/29: Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear the weather will be cooperating for this weekend’s observation. The forecast is for clouds and 90% chance of rain. Our next observation opportunity will be the campers observation at Stone Mountain State Park on 12/21. Our 2020 calendar of events will be posted soon. Update 11/22: The observation scheduled…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Thursday July 4th

    Update 7/4: We are a GO for this evening. It’s a mixed bag on the forecasts so we’re going to be packing lite on the equipment side in case of a passing shower. Come on out and enjoy the sights. We should be able to see several local fireworks shows and possibly a passing lightening…

  • Observations For Kaleideum and Pilot Mountain 4/12 and 4/13

    Update 4/13: It seems like mother nature is throwing us a curve ball for this evenings event. The window of clearing we were seeing for the last couple days in the weather models is no longer there.  The plan as it stands is the coordinate with our ranger liaison at the park and assess the…

  • FAS Pilot Mountain Public Observation Saturday March 9th

      Update 3/8: The public observation scheduled for this Saturday, March 9th at Pilot Mountain State Park is cancelled due to poor weather, clouds and a chance of rain during the observation period. Our next scheduled events will be our regular monthly meeting on March 13th and a public observation at Stone Mountain State Park…

  • Pilot Mountain State Park Observation for Comet 46/P Wirtanen

    Pilot Mountain State Park Observation for Comet 46/P Wirtanen Update 12/28: The observation for tomorrow night has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions. The clouds are just going to be too thick and there is a chance for rain during the observation hours. The comet will still be visible for the next week or…