We’re going to Mars! NASA is about to launch a new rover, named Perseverance, to the Red Planet. We’ll go over the basics of this mission, including how the rover got named, when it’ll launch and how you can watch, when and where and how the rover will land on Mars, and what it’ll do Read more...
Okay, you couldn't get enough of our Tuesday's Mission to Mars session, so we're back for part two! NASA is about to launch a new rover to Mars. What we do already know about this planet, and how do we know it? We’ll take a look at some previous missions to Mars and discuss what Read more...
Two NASA astronauts are expected to return to Earth from the International Space Station on August 2nd! Find out what was historic about their mission and how to spot the space station in your sky tonight. *Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not be live until 10:00 a.m. If you’re having Read more...
The best summertime meteor shower peaks tonight. Find out what a meteor (“shooting star”) is, what one looks like, and how you can view the Perseid meteor shower tonight if the weather permits. Here's your handy checklist for viewing the 2020 Perseid meteor shower. *Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link will not Read more...
We’ll tour the August sky as it appears from North Carolina and show you how to identify planets and stars you can see from outside your own home on the next clear night. Be sure to download the August and September Carolina Skies Star Map here. *Please Note: Registration is not required. The Zoom link Read more...
Forty-three years ago, the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft launched from Earth to study the outer solar system. Find out what the Voyager spacecraft have discovered, where they are now, what they’re still discovering today—and what any aliens who come across the spacecraft may learn about us from the Golden Record on board. *Please Read more...
