On Friday, February 13 and Friday, March 13, Forsyth Astronomical Society will host free public astronomy observations at Pilot Mountain State Park. These events are weather-dependent. The FAS Website and FAS Facebook page will be updated with the weather decision the evening before each event.
These events are free and open to the public. The observing site is in the summit parking lot. Parking at the summit is limited, so carpooling is recommended. As a courtesy to those present, if you arrive after dark, please turn off your headlights and drive slowly with just your parking lights when you reach the summit parking lot. Dress warmly, because the summit of Pilot Mountain can be much colder and windier than the surrounding area.
To preserve everyone’s night vision, please refrain from using flashlights or cell phones in the observation area. If you must use a light, shield it with your hand and point it down, and turn it off when you reach the observation area.
Don’t worry, if you miss these, we will be back at Pilot Mountain in the fall.
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