BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200519T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20200515T200709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T201124Z UID:16244-1589882400-1589884200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:MAH | Skywatching: Pluto DESCRIPTION:Where is Pluto in our sky? How was Pluto discovered? Why did it get booted from the planet club? We’ll hitch a virtual ride on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft to visit and learn about everyone’s favorite former planet. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not be live until 10:00 a.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 10:00 a.m. and try again. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/mah-pluto/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20200515T201227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T201240Z UID:16248-1590055200-1590057000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:MAH | Skywatching: The Sky is a Time Machine DESCRIPTION:The sky is a time machine! The deeper you look into space\, the farther back in time you see. Explore the scale of our universe\, and find out just how far (and how far back in time) you can see. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not be live until 10:00 a.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 10:00 a.m. and try again. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/mah-skywatching-the-sky-is-a-time-machine/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200526T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20200515T201752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T201753Z UID:16251-1590487200-1590489000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:MAH | Skywatching: Greek Myths & the Spring Sky DESCRIPTION:We’ll combine science and storytelling and learn to find some of the constellations in the current night sky that are associated with Greek myths. You’ll hear how the bears Ursa Major and Ursa Minor got their really long tails\, why Corvus the Crow will eternally regret telling a lie about a water snake\, and why Hercules is the reason the stars of Cancer the Crab are so dim. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not be live until 10:00 a.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 10:00 a.m. and try again. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/mah-skywatching-greek-myths-the-spring-sky/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20200515T202619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T154433Z UID:16253-1590660000-1590661800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:MAH | Skywatching: Training astronauts in North Carolina DESCRIPTION:NASA astronauts are headed to the International Space Station today in the first launch of humans from U.S. soil in nearly a decade. Michael Neece (aka Meteor Mike) will explain how Morehead Planetarium trained many of the early NASA astronauts\, including Neil Armstrong\, the first human to walk on the Moon. \n\n\n\n*Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not be live until 10:00 a.m. If you’re having trouble accessing it\, please reload the page at 10:00 a.m. and try again. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/mah-skywatching-humans-in-space/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20210927T154259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T212944Z UID:21695-1633721400-1633726800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:[SOLD OUT] Skywatching | Stagville Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us with friends at Historic Stagville for outdoor stargazing and storytelling. \n\n\n\nJoin Historic Stagville and Morehead Planetarium & Science Center for Stagville Under the Stars! Storytelling\, science\, and stargazing\, all in one evening. \n\n\n\nThis year’s event will be ALL OUTDOORS. This event is free\, but pre-registration is required and the event is limited to 50 participants. There will be a check in when you arrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStorytelling will begin at 7:30\, with stargazing and a star tour afterwards. Hear African folktales about the sun\, moon\, and stars\, and then peer through telescopes to take a tour of the stars. This event is perfect for kids and families. \n\n\n\nSince we’ll be outdoors\, please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/stagville-under-the-stars/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20220315T173416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T170110Z UID:22977-1649433600-1649444400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Statewide Star Party at Chapel Hill Public Library DESCRIPTION:Are you stoked about stars? Mystified by the moon? Would you like to get better acquainted with a telescope?  \n\n\n\nIf your answer is “yes”\, then join us for the tenth annual Statewide Star Party!  \n\n\n\nChapel Hill Public Library will once again host an in-person Star Party on Friday\, April 8\, 2022\, from 4-7 p.m.  \n\n\n\nWe will hold two outdoor programs under this year’s theme\, “Understanding the Universe\,” in partnership with CHAOS (the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society).  \n\n\n\nDuring our “Explore the Moon with Binoculars” program\, CHAOS astronomers will tell you all about the Moon and show you how easy it is to sky watch with binoculars.  \n\n\n\nIn our “Meet the Telescope” program\, CHAOS members will introduce you to the mechanisms of a telescope and show you how to use one to explore the night sky.  \n\n\n\nInside the library\, we’ll also have a presentation by a NASA Solar System Ambassador Volunteer and lots of exciting activities to inspire you to reach for the stars. Come explore the universe with us\, from the comfort of your local library. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Participants must adhere to Chapel Hill Public Library’s current COVID-19 guidelines.  \n\n\n\nThe NC Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party is made possible through the generous support of the NC Space Grant. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/statewide-star-party-chapel-hill-public-library/ LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Statewide-Star-Party.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T235900 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20220406T113848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T004738Z UID:23193-1652650200-1652659140@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Skywatching: Dix Park - Total Lunar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS)\, and Raleigh Astronomy Club (RAC) for skywatching at Dix Park. \n\n\n\nLook through telescopes\, facilitated by Morehead staff and dedicated volunteers\, at a variety of objects in the sky including Jupiter and Saturn. \n\n\n\nTo set the stargazing mood\, the Triangle Sax Ensemble will be playing some tunes! Bring a blanket or chairs so you can relax under the stars. \n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about how you can view the Total Lunar Eclipse. \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: This event is free and no ticket required. Registration helps us plan for attendance and we can update registered participants of inclement weather changes. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-at-dix-park-total-lunar-eclipse/ LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1010 Blair Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-1-e1765216214616.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T200000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221007T181511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165547Z UID:24880-1668189600-1668196800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:[POSTPONED] Skywatching: Little River Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Due to expected rainy weather conditions\, this event has been postponed. Please join us for December’s Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Showers. \n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center invites you to a free skywatching event at Little River Regional Park (weather permitting). Morehead educators and CHAOS members (from Chapel Hill Astronomical & Observational Society) will bring telescopes and guide you through fun observations of stars\, planets\, moons\, nebulae and other celestial objects. Be sure to call the park office after 4pm for cloud/cancellation updates: 919-732-5505. Meet at the Play Meadow. All ages welcomed. Due to the fragile viewing equipment\, please no dogs. \n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in finding out more about skywatching sessions with Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, check out this link: https://moreheadplanetarium.org/skywatching-faqs/ URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-little-river-regional-park/ CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T110000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221107T172026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T154712Z UID:25093-1670234400-1670238000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:UNC Research Spotlight with Tamlin Pavelsky: The NASA SWOT Mission DESCRIPTION:NASA’s Surface Water and Ocean Topography Satellite: A New Eye in the Sky for Earth’s Water\n\n\n\nWater is perhaps the single most important resource for humans and naturals systems. In the form of floods\, it also drives the most destructive category of natural disasters worldwide. Despite its clear importance\, there is a huge amount we do not know about where our water is and how it is changing. In this public talk\, Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky will tell us about how NASA and collaborators around the world have developed a new satellite\, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission\, that will give us an unprecedented global picture of the world’s river flow\, lake water storage\, and ocean circulation. SWOT is scheduled to launch this December\, representing the culmination of more than 15 years of work by scientists and engineers. We will explore both the cutting-edge science that SWOT will accomplish and the long process that led to the development of this $1B satellite. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tamlin Pavelsky is a professor of global hydrology in the Department of Earth\, Marine and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his PhD in geography from UCLA in 2008. His dissertation focused on using remote sensing\, field measurements\, and large datasets to understand how the water cycle in northern environments varies in space and time. In 2009\, Dr. Pavelsky was hired as an assistant professor at UNC. His teaching has focused on remote sensing\, water resources\, and hydrology\, while his research has focused on understanding the global distribution of water in rivers\, lakes\, and mountain snowpack using satellite imagery\, field measurements\, and regional climate models. Since 2013\, Dr. Pavelsky has served as the hydrology science lead for the NASA Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite mission. For his work leading the surface water community towards solutions for measuring river flow from space\, Dr. Pavelsky was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers\, the highest award given by the U.S. government to early career researchers. He grew up in central Alaska in cabins without electricity or running water. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/science-spotlight-with-tamlin-pavelsky/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221109T164218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165416Z UID:25452-1670961600-1670968800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Geminid Showers DESCRIPTION:One of the best meteor showers of the year – the Geminid meteor shower — will next peak on Tuesday\, December 13\, 2022. \n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center and Little River Regional park will host a free skywatching event. \n\n\n\nLearn about meteors and more! For example\, did you know meteors\, sometimes misleadingly called “shooting stars\,” are streaks of light caused by cosmic debris interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Typically\, this debris has been left by a comet. In the case of the Geminids\, the source is an asteroid\, 3200 Phaethon. \n\n\n\nFollow for event updates URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-geminid-showers/ LOCATION:Little River Regional Park\, 301 Little River Park Way\, Rougemont\, North Carolina\, 27572\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/image-1-e1765216214616.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221117T225205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T084547Z UID:25644-1680346800-1680364800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:UNC Science Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state! \n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center\, in partnership with the students and faculty at UNC\, celebrate science with our community. \n\n\n\nThis annual celebration of science features more than 100 hands-on activities and science demonstrations lead by STEM students\, researchers\, and practitioners from UNC-Chapel Hill. The UNC Science Expo is your chance to get up close and personal with cutting edge science hands-on activities\, demonstrations\, games\, and performances. \n\n\n\nThe UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the North Carolina Science Festival. \n\n\n\nFollow Facebook event for updates\n\n\n\n\n\nSpot\, an agile mobile robot from Boston Dynamics wows the crowd Morehead Planetarium and Science Center as part of UNC Science Expo\, Saturday\, April 9\, 2022. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/unc-science-expo-2/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/UNC-Science-Expo-05.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221128T204450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T193716Z UID:25691-1680683400-1680726600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Science for All Summit DESCRIPTION:On April 5-6\, 2023\, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host the inaugural Science for All Summit at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill\, NC. The Summit is a community convening to advance inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access (IDEA) in the fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). The theme of this year’s Summit is From IDEA to Action. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the Summit is to engage educators\, practitioners\, researchers\, thought leaders\, and other change agents in conversation and knowledge building around emerging issues and innovative strategies related to advancing IDEA in STEM. \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\nLearn more here. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/science-for-all-summit-april5/ LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230406T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20221128T205006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T193601Z UID:25696-1680769800-1680789600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Science for All Summit DESCRIPTION:On April 5-6\, 2023\, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will host the inaugural Science for All Summit at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill\, NC. The Summit is a community convening to advance inclusion\, diversity\, equity\, and access (IDEA) in the fields of science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). The theme of this year’s Summit is From IDEA to Action. \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the Summit is to engage educators\, practitioners\, researchers\, thought leaders\, and other change agents in conversation and knowledge building around emerging issues and innovative strategies related to advancing IDEA in STEM. \n\n\n\nRegister here. \n\n\n\nLearn more here. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/science-for-all-summit-april6/ LOCATION:Friday Conference Center\, 100 Friday Center Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27517\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20231201T190339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T152935Z UID:31064-1702497600-1702504800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching at Little River Regional Park DESCRIPTION:Join us from 8 to 10 p.m. at Little River Regional Park on December 13! With the guidance of a Morehead educator and members of Chapel Hill Astronomy and Observing Society (CHAOS)\, you’ll have the chance to view the sky via telescope\, engage in hands-on astronomy activities\, and take a laser-guided “star tour” of the night sky. There may also be an opportunity to see meteors from the Geminid meteor shower. \n\n\n\nWhen joining us at this free event\, we ask that you leave pets at home and\, if you plan to hang out\, bring chairs or blankets. Please note that weather can affect this event. Stay up-to-date via social media. \n\n\n\nFind additional resources and FAQs on our Stargazing page. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-at-little-river-regional-park/ LOCATION:Little River Regional Park\, 301 Little River Park Way\, Rougemont\, North Carolina\, 27572\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/df969c67-bb98-4450-a430-e6d957d53b5a.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T164500 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240308T191029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T161808Z UID:32644-1712579400-1712594700@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse Party DESCRIPTION:Join Morehead as we celebrate the solar eclipse! Outdoor activities are free and include solar observing\, hands-on astronomy activities\, and more. Ticketed admission in the building includes a live stream of the eclipse from totality\, meteorite activities\, and special eclipse-themed screenings of Carolina Skies in our Fulldome theater. Our museum store will also sell eclipse glasses on the day of the event and other merchandise as supplies last. \n\n\n\nWe are currently out of stock of eclipse glasses\, but we will have a limited amount available for purchase on Monday\, April 8. The limit is two per person. \n\n\n\nActivities\n\n\n\nOutdoors — Free \n\n\n\n\nTelescopes and sunspotters for solar observing\n\n\n\nGift shop table with eclipse glasses and other merchandise\n\n\n\nHands-on solar and eclipse activities\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nIndoors — $10 admission \n\n\n\n\nA live stream of the eclipse from totality on our Science Stage  \n\n\n\nMeteorites and other indoor activities in our Launch Lab  \n\n\n\nCarolina Skies: Solar Eclipse (SOLD OUT) – a 30-minute presentation providing information about the causes of solar eclipses and a special look at a total solar eclipse in the planetarium.\n\n\n\n\nTickets go on sale Monday\, March 25. Guest passes\, memberships\, and walk-up discounts such as UNC students and Museums 4 All are not applicable for this event.   URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/solar-eclipse-party/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-April-Eclipse-V2-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240513T223000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240429T183321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T152801Z UID:33116-1715632200-1715639400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours and educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. Music begins at 8:00 p.m. and stargazing begins at 8:30 p.m. This skywatching event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-11/ LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Sept25-ViewsfromtheDurham-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T230000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240429T184100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T151016Z UID:33126-1718053200-1718060400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours and educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. Music begins at 8:00 pm and stargazing begins at 9:00 pm. This skywatching event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-12/ LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Sept25-ViewsfromtheDurham-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T230000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240429T184336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T151114Z UID:33128-1721077200-1721084400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours and educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. Music begins at 8:00 pm and stargazing begins at 9:00 pm. This skywatching event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-13/ LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Sept25-ViewsfromtheDurham-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T220000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240429T184823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T151303Z UID:33132-1725912000-1725919200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours and educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. Music begins at 7:30 pm and stargazing begins at 8:00 pm. This skywatching event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-15/ LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Sept25-ViewsfromtheDurham-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T231500 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240807T184406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T143915Z UID:34322-1726611300-1726614900@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Partial Lunar Eclipse DESCRIPTION:Following Starry Nights: Fall Skies on Tuesday\, September 17\, head to the Morehead Sundial to observe a partial lunar eclipse! This free skywatching event is open to the public and does not require an admission ticket to Morehead. We ask that you review parking information below or on our Plan A Visit page before arriving. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about skywatching\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA lunar eclipse. (Credit: Jayme Hanzak)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the lunar eclipse\n \n \n \n \n \n The times below are for Chapel Hill\, NC and surrounding areas. To find information on the lunar eclipse in your area\, visit Time and Date. \nBegins: September 17\, 8:41 p.m. \nMaximum: September 17\, 10:44 p.m. \nEnds: September 18\, 12:47 a.m. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Parking\n \n \n \n \n \n PARKING FOR CARS AND VANS\nParking for Morehead visitors is available in several area parking lots and on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill. \nThe closest parking lot is located directly in front of the Morehead Building and is owned and operated by UNC as a campus-wide parking lot. This UNC lot will be under construction through early summer 2024. During this time\, parking will be limited and only available in designated visitor spaces identified by visitor signage. Visitors can pay for parking using the ParkMobile app (Zone Code 4468) or the Digital Pay Station near our iguana. There is no cash payment option. \nParking on Saturdays and Sundays is free unless the lot is reserved for special events. After business hours and on weekends\, other parking lots on the UNC campus may also have spaces available. Overnight parking is not permitted in this UNC lot. \nWe strongly encourage visitors to plan ahead and allow adequate time to find alternate parking (visit Park on the Hill for more information). Thank you for your understanding as the University works to create an improved parking environment at Morehead. Questions concerning this parking lot can be directed to UNC Transportation and Parking at 919.962.3951. \nPARKING FOR BUSES\nBuses and oversized vehicles may pull into the lot to drop off students\, but must park off-site. For more information about bus parking\, please see our Field Trips page (for schools) or Group Visits page (for non-school groups). URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-partial-lunar-eclipse/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/WRAL2015-09-26imageofHanzakFeb2008lunareclipse_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T213000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20240429T184609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T161852Z UID:33130-1729539000-1729546200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Skywatching: Views from The Durham DESCRIPTION:Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours and educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. Stargazing begins at 7:30 pm. This skywatching event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nThis date is a reschedule for the canceled August 19 event. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-14/ LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Teen And Adult Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2023-Sept25-ViewsfromtheDurham-19-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20241223T145804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T145806Z UID:35126-1743850800-1743868800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:UNC Science Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state! \n\n\n\nEvery year\, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a day of science learning and fun for our community in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty\, students\, and staff. \n\n\n\nThe UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival and one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state. More than 100 booths staffed by UNC-Chapel Hill students\, researchers\, practitioners\, and community volunteers fill the quads surrounding Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. From hands-on activities and games to science demonstrations and behind-the-scenes lab tours\, the UNC Science Expo makes learning about science fun and engaging for people of all ages. \n\n\n\n\nSpot\, an agile mobile robot from Boston Dynamics\, wows the crowd at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center as part of the UNC Science Expo on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About the UNC Science Expo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNC Science Expo Parking\n\n\n\nIf you are attending the UNC Science Expo and plan to drive\, please allow extra time for parking due to limited options caused by the Expo and other events in Chapel Hill. Please note that the parking lot in front of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (250 E Franklin Street) will be closed on April 5. \n\n\n\nFor campus parking options\, please visit https://maps.unc.edu/parking/. Parking is also available in town lots and on the street\, but public parking fees may apply. For more information about Town of Chapel Hill parking options\, visit https://parkonthehill.com/. \n\n\n\nAccessible parking will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis in the Old East lot\, located on E Cameron Ave between the New East and Old East buildings. A drop-off zone will be available at the Morehead lot throughout the event. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/unc-science-expo-4/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ExpoLogo_FullColor_NavyText.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20260223T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T222540Z UID:38740-1772202600-1772388000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Art in Bloom Community Experience DESCRIPTION:Interpreting the zodiac element of fire\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27 – Sunday\, March 1\n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center is thrilled to help kick off the North Carolina Museum of Art’s (NCMA) annual Art in Bloom\, presented by PNC Bank\, as a 2026 Community Activation Partner! In the spirit of the NCMA’s commitment to Art for All\, visitors can experience a stunning outdoor floral installation at Morehead from February 27 through March 1. Designed by Durham floral artist Adama Jay‑Harrison and her team at Lavish Leaf\, the installation interprets the zodiac element of fire\, creating a striking fusion of artistic imagination and science-inspired storytelling. This large-scale creation will frame Morehead’s Main Entrance\, offering a vibrant and welcoming start to Art in Bloom festivities across the Triangle. \n\n\n\nTo complement the installation\, Morehead educators will present special fire-themed demonstrations on the Science Stage throughout the day on Saturday\, February 28. Guests can explore how fire works as a chemical reaction that releases energy as heat and light\, and watch a classic “flame test” experiment that reveals how different elements produce different colors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Experience Schedule\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, February 27: Floral installation opens\n\n\n\nSaturday\, February 28: Fire-themed science demonstrations\n\n\n\nSunday\, March 1: Floral installation closes\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Looking for other ways to engage with Morehead and NCMA? \n \n On Saturday\, March 14\, we’ll join the NCMA and Raleigh Astronomy Club in the Museum Park for a free\, family-friendly evening of skywatching. Learn more about the skywatching session. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/art-in-bloom-community-experience/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities,Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HuthPhoto-CAHF2025-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Museum of Art":MAILTO:help@ncartmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T194810 CREATED:20260303T221901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T222812Z UID:38806-1775905200-1775923200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:UNC Science Expo DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of the biggest science celebrations in the state!\n\n\n\nEvery year\, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center hosts a day of science learning and fun for our community in partnership with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty\, students\, and staff. \n\n\n\nThe UNC Science Expo is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival and one of the biggest celebrations of science in the state. More than 100 booths staffed by UNC-Chapel Hill students\, researchers\, practitioners\, and community volunteers fill the quads surrounding Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. From hands-on activities and games to science demonstrations and behind-the-scenes lab tours\, the UNC Science Expo makes learning about science fun and engaging for people of all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpot\, an agile mobile robot from Boston Dynamics\, wows the crowd at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center as part of the UNC Science Expo on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More About the UNC Science Expo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNC Science Expo Parking\n\n\n\nIf you are attending the UNC Science Expo and plan to drive\, please allow extra time for parking due to limited options caused by the Expo and other events in Chapel Hill. Please note that the parking lot in front of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (250 E Franklin Street) will be closed on April 11. \n\n\n\nFor campus parking options\, please visit maps.unc.edu/parking/. Parking is also available in town lots and on the street\, but public parking fees may apply. For more information about Town of Chapel Hill parking options\, visit parkonthehill.com. \n\n\n\nAccessible parking will be available on a first-come\, first-served basis in the Old East lot\, located on E Cameron Ave between the New East and Old East buildings. A drop-off zone will be available at the Morehead lot throughout the event. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/unc-science-expo-5/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ExpoLogo_FullColor_NavyText.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR