Explore the Wonders
of the Universe
with the Astronomy Club of Asheville.

The Astronomy Club of Asheville

We are a 501(c)(3), non-profit, all-volunteer, educational organization dedicated to helping people of all ages understand and enjoy astronomy. No equipment is needed to participate. Our indoor meetings and outdoor star gazes provide many opportunities for sharing our passion for the night sky.

Upcoming Public Star Gazes

Continue to check this home page as weather could change the venue or postpone and possibly cancel a star gaze.
Check again after 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of the observing session for the latest info and update.
For more information about star gazes and to find a complete list of public star gazes for the calendar year, use this link.

5 June 2026 — Friday night

June 5,  4:00 p.m. update:
CANCELLED

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link below
for more details.

Venue: Grassland Mountain Observatory in Madison County, with a weather backup night of Saturday, June 6

12 June 2026 — Friday night

June 12, 4:00 p.m. update:
ON SCHEDULE

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link below
for more details.

Venue: Lookout Observatory on the UNC-Asheville campus, with a weather backup night of Saturday, June 13

4 June 2026 - Club Meeting Presentation

Thursday night, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
at the UNC-Asheville Reuter Center

Variable Stars, the AAVSO, Eclipsing Stars, and Backyard Astrophysics

– presented by:

Don Collins, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Warren Wilson College

Sky Events

Find a more complete list of current and upcoming sky events for the Asheville region at this Sky Events club website page.

Resources

Find a more complete list of resources at this Astronomy Resources club website page.