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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…