Steve presents innovative and inspiring events to a variety of groups and audiences around the country. Below are some of the upcoming events that are scheduled. To be in touch about Steve providing an event for your group, please visit the Contact page.
2019 Events
The New Cosmology: A Healing Vision for a Fractured World
Friday Mar 22, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Emergence, 370 North Louisiana Avenue, Suites D3 & D4
Asheville, NC
The results from modern science indicate that we live in a universe far richer and more wonderful than anything we could have ever imagined. In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore some of the innovative insights of this emerging holistic vision of the cosmos and the ways it is changing spirituality, education, and culture at this time.
For more details, see http://www.centerforspiritualemergence.com/events.html
Sat Mar 23, 8:30 – 10:00 pm Spring Equinox Stargazing Party
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Join us to celebrate the end of winter and to welcome in the stars of spring! During this time of equal night and equal day we’ll discuss some of the seasonal changes happening at this time in the sky as well as the myths of some of the spring constellations and anything else astronomical. All ages are welcome and no background in astronomy or science is required.
Enjoying the Treasures of the Spring Night Sky
April 10, 2019, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
NC Arboretum
Join us for an exploration of the treasures of the night sky as we discover the constellations, bright stars, planets, and deep sky objects that fill the spring evening skies. In the classroom we’ll review the basic use of planispheres and star charts to find our way around the night sky and learn about some of the rich collection of objects that are visible with our eyes and through binoculars and small telescopes. Weather permitting, we’ll then go outside to observe them and learn the “signposts of spring” seen in the night sky at this time of year.
To register, contact the NC Arboretum at: http://www.ncarboretum.org/events/
10 Revelations About the Universe to Change Your Life
April 25, 2019, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Center for Spiritual Emergence
370 North Louisiana, Suite D4
Asheville, NC
The results from modern science as well as the mystics of the ages indicate that we live in a universe far richer and more wonderful than anything we could have ever imagined. Join us as we explore recent and traditional insights into the nature of the universe that have the power to transform ourselves, our lives, and our spirituality.
The Mysteries and Wonders of the Moon
May 1, 8, 15, 2019, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
NC Arboretum
Contrary to Shakespeare’s popular saying of the “inconstant moon,” the Moon has been a remarkably stable and a faithful companion for the Earth for most of its history. It’s added light to our nights, influenced ocean tides, and created essential behavioral patterns in the living natural world all around us. In this class, we’ll look at the patterns in the Moon’s movement through the sky, including phases, tidal effects, and diurnal motion, then examine its influences on the natural world and biological life, and finally explore the modern scientific understanding on the nature, origin, and structure of the moon. We’ll also learn about the wonderful array of features on the surface of the moon visible with our eyes, binoculars, and telescopes and how to best observe them. Weather permitting, we’ll go outside during each class session to practice identifying and appreciating features on the Moon with a small telescope, provided by the instructor. No science background is required, and participants are welcome to bring their own binoculars, spotting scopes, or other visual aids for the evening observing sessions.
To register, contact the NC Arboretum at: http://www.ncarboretum.org/events/
Sat May 11, 9:00 – 10:00 pm Moon Gazing Party
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Join us for a celebration of our beautiful moon as we explore all things lunar in this star- and moon-gazing event. We’ll explore the features of the first quarter moon through a small telescope and also discuss the past, present and future history and theories about the moon. We’ll discuss this spring’s Blue Moon coming up on May 18th and what that means as well. Please bring binoculars if you have them. All ages are welcome and no background in astronomy or science is required.
The Sky is Falling! Meteor Showers and How to See Them
Aug 12, 10am – 12 pm
NC Arboretum
Meteor showers are one of the most spectacular regular celestial events that don’t require any special equipment to view them. Called “shooting stars,” “falling stars,” or meteors, these spectacular streaks in the sky have been a source of wonder for millennia. This class will cover the origin and nature of meteor showers as well as the best times and ways to observe them. We’ll pay special attention to the Perseid meteor shower, which is one of the most reliable and remarkable showers this time of year. Weather permitting, we’ll plan an optional meteor shower viewing for the evening of this class.
To register, contact the NC Arboretum at: http://www.ncarboretum.org/events/
Living a Cosmic Life - Cosmology as a Path of Transformation
sponsored by the Pilgrim Society - Potulna University of Nature
July 29 - Aug 3
Moravia, Czech Republic
For details, please see the website at:
http://potulnauniverzita.cz/zit-kosmicky-zivot-kosmologie-jako-cesta-transformace/
Sat Sep 21, 8:30 – 10:00 pm Late Summer Stargazing at the Farm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
We’ll gather under the last evening skies of summer to observe the night sky and its wonders. Local astronomer Stephan Martin will give a tour of the stars and constellations of the summer sky while discussing some of their myths and the astronomical phenomena happening at this time. We may even see a few Taurid meteors cross our skies! All ages are welcome and no background in astronomy or science is required.
Sat Oct 19, 8:00 – 9:30 pm Fall Stargazing and Cosmic Storytelling
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Join local astronomer and author Stephan Martin on a tour of the stars and constellations of the fall night sky above the farm. We’ll discuss some of the myths of the constellations along with the seasonal changes in the sky at this time as well as some of the latest discoveries in astronomy and theories of the universe. All ages are welcome and no background in astronomy or science is required.
Sat Nov 16, 7:30-9:00 pm Leonid Stargazing at the Farm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm
Join us to view one of the biggest meteor showers of the year at the farm with local astronomer and author Stephan Martin. While we’re enjoying the meteor show, we’ll also explore some of the stars, constellations, and other astronomical treasures of the fall night sky. All ages are welcome and no background in astronomy or science is required.
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