Stargazers who made it up to the top of Pilot Mountain this Saturday had a delightful evening, with warmer than usual temperatures, no wind, and clear skies. There were at least a dozen telescopes belonging to members of both FAS and the Greensboro astronomy club; the latter made the trip to catch a glimpse of Comet Panstarrs. Alas, this did not occur, since the comet was too low to see in the haze of the surrounding mountains. But I didn’t hear any complaints after dark when the stars came out. The public turnout was relatively low (maybe 50 people), because it was a rain date instead of a regularly scheduled event, but everyone who was there enjoyed the views.
Steve C.