Programs
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought, “Wow…what are all those stars?” Maybe you’ve tried to spot the North Star or the Big Dipper but ended up feeling a little lost in the stars.
That’s okay—most of us can name trees and flowers on a walk in the woods, but the sky above feels like a giant puzzle.
So, grab your curiosity (and warm clothes) and join us for a Starry Safari—a playful walk across the sky at the largest telescope in North Carolina! Together, we’ll learn how to find some of the most recognized constellations and discover that stargazing is like connecting the dots across the universe.
Bring the whole family—it’s time to turn “What’s that star?” into “I know that one!”
That’s okay—most of us can name trees and flowers on a walk in the woods, but the sky above feels like a giant puzzle.
So, grab your curiosity (and warm clothes) and join us for a Starry Safari—a playful walk across the sky at the largest telescope in North Carolina! Together, we’ll learn how to find some of the most recognized constellations and discover that stargazing is like connecting the dots across the universe.
Bring the whole family—it’s time to turn “What’s that star?” into “I know that one!”
Note:
Date: Friday January 16, 2026
Time: 6-8 pm
Location: Three College Observatory
5106 Thompson Mill Road, Graham 27253
longitude 79 24.4 west
latitude 35 56.7 north
https://physics.uncg.edu/tco/
Wear warm clothes, hat, gloves etc.
Bring your own binoculars (8 X 40) or close
Head Lamps - Use red light only or
small flashlight with red balloon over
Cell phones hidden (no "white" light)
Each family member must register
Class will be cancelled if inclement weather
| Program Type | Adventure Corps |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 12/5/2025 |
| Enrollment End Date | 1/14/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Dr. Stephen Danford
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| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | 5 |
| Maximum | 35 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Fee | -None- | $0.00 | |
| No Fee | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $0.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | Friday | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 3 College Observatory |
| Friday - 01/16/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 6:00 PM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | 3 College Observatory | |||