# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. This course also takes place during the time of the Orionid meteor shower, so hopefully some of these celestial fireworks will grace our skies during our nighttime observing.

Join astronomer, educator and author Stephan Martin to create a familiarity with the night sky and learn the basics of stargazing that can be applied on your own on any clear night throughout the year. The course begins in the classroom and transitions to various viewing locations on the mountain, practicing stargazing skills while looking for meteors and learning about some of the most prominent stars, constellations and other objects visible this time of year. The moon will be near first-quarter which makes for a wonderful time to study its many craters, rays, seas and other features. Registration opens online on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/linville/adult-field-course-grandfathers-starry-skies/200029974916134
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 159

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Linville
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28646
- **lat**: 36.08501
- **long**: -81.84621
- **full address**: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28646

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Adult Field Course: Grandfather s Starry Skies being held?
  - **A:** Adult Field Course: Grandfather s Starry Skies takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States, North Carolina 28646.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Adult Field Course: Grandfather s Starry Skies?
  - **A:** Adult Field Course: Grandfather s Starry Skies is organized by Grandfather Mountain.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Adult Field Course: Grandfather s Starry Skies is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Linville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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