Category: Pilot Mountain State Park
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Public observation at Pilot Mountain (Friday, November 1)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event is canceled due to forecasted cloud cover and a chance of showers. On Friday, November 1, the Forsyth Astronomical Society and…
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CANCELED – Public observation at Pilot Mountain on Friday, October 4
EVENT CANCELED: Pilot Mountain has canceled all programs for October so park staff can assist in western North Carolina. On Friday, October 4, the Forsyth…
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Public observations at Pilot Mountain – Fall 2024
The Forsyth Astronomical Society and the rangers of Pilot Mountain State Park will host three free public astronomy observation at Pilot Mountain State Park this…
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That’s a wrap! The May 2024 Solar Observation at Pilot Mt.
On May 25, 2024, members of FAS were out a Pilot Mountain observing the Sun. Around 50 people joined us on a nice clear day…
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Public Solar Observation at Pilot Mountain State Park (Saturday, May 25 from 10 AM to Noon)
WEATHER UPDATE: This event will take place. Conditions are not ideal, but should be good enough to get some solar views. FAS will hold a…
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Public Solar Observations This Summer
During the summer scheduling observations of the night sky is somewhat problematic because of the long days and short nights. It just gets dark too…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…