Parking Lot Update

The UNC-owned Morehead parking lot is under construction. Weekday visitors must pay using ParkMobile (Zone Code 4468) or the Pay Station near our iguana. For more info, go to our Plan A Visit page.

Apollo Remastered | April 26 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Experience imaging specialist Andy Saunders’ remastered Apollo mission photographs. Tickets on sale now

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MAH | September Carolina Skies

We’ll tour the September 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 Read more...

MAH | International Observe the Moon Night

Get ready for International Observe the Moon Night this coming Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, by learning Moon science and stories and discovering the best phases for observing the Moon (spoiler Read more...

MAH | Fall 2020 Skies

We’ll tour the fall sky as it appears from North Carolina and discover why fall 2020 will be an especially good time to view Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Make sure Read more...

Skywatching: Views from The Durham

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours, educational activities, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free Read more...

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Skywatching: Views from The Durham

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours, educational activities, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free Read more...

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Skywatching: Views from The Durham

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours, educational activities, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free Read more...

Skywatching: Views from The Durham

The Durham Hotel 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, United States

Join us on the roof of The Durham Hotel for a series of telescopic stargazing nights. Stop by for guided constellation tours, educational activities, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free Read more...