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 and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Mark your calendars for future dates: September 12
Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and Raleigh Astronomy Club to view the Perseid Meteor Shower at Dix Park. To set the stargazing mood, the Triangle Sax Ensemble will be playing some tunes! Look through telescopes, facilitated by Morehead staff and dedicated volunteers, at the eclipse and other objects in Read more...
Morehead Members Event: Screening of The Hunt for Planet B By now, you've probably seen breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope released in July. We are thrilled to share with our members a screening of the documentary The Hunt for Planet B (dir. Nathaniel Khan). This beautiful and thought-provoking film explores the people involved with Read more...
Experience the NEW Morehead during UNC's Weeks of Welcome. Step into the fulldome for a great experience under the stars! Catch one of our most popular shows: "Carolina Skies" as students will be immersed in an experience like no other! Purchase Tickets for Under the Stars with Morehead: Schedule 4:00 PM—6 PM Explore Morehead (Exhibits Read more...
Investigating the Role of Stem Cells in Spaceflight Telomere Elongation Up in space, astronauts experience physiological changes reminiscent of aging such as muscle atrophy, loss of bone density, and stiffened arteries. However, they have been found to develop "longer" cellular telomeres at the same time. Because longer telomeres are linked to youth, this suggests that spaceflight Read more...