Update: We are a GO for the observation tomorrow evening!!!!! The weather forecast is for partly cloudy skies so we’ll take it.
This Saturday September 10th, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will have an observation in the camp ground of Stone Mountain State Park. This is primarily an event for the campers of the park but the public is welcome to attend as long as they understand that THIS IS A LOCK IN EVENT any NON-CAMPING attendees will be required to stay the entirety of the event. The park gate will be locked at 10PM and any NON-CAMPING guests will be required to leave as the astronomy club members leave the park. Among the night sky treasures to be seen will be the Moon in waxing gibbous, various star clusters, nebulae, and maybe a galaxy or two in some of our larger scopes. The conditions can vary at our mountain observing sites. You may want to bring a light jacket just in case, and definitely insect repellent. Please refrain from spraying repellent near scopes or other optic devices. Repellents are usually sticky and can damage the precision optical surfaces. Please note the observation site on the campsite map below. Access to the site can be gained via a grass y path between sites 35 and 36. A final weather call will be made later this afternoon for this event.
A reminder to attending club members: This location is prone to HEAVY dew. Please keep this in mind and adjust your equipment strategy accordingly.
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