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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
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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
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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 6:30 pm and stargazing begins at 7:30 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-10/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T230000
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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-9/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Skywatching: Views from The Durham
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather. \n\n\n\nJoin 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-8/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower at Dix Park
DESCRIPTION:Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and Raleigh Astronomy Club in viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower at Dix Park on its peak night! \n\n\n\nAll you need to view meteors are your eyes\, but we’ll also have telescopes for you to view other celestial delights\, such as double stars\, star clusters\, nebulae\, and galaxies. Bring a blanket or chairs and some snacks so you can relax under the stars. \n\n\n\nThis is an informal session\, so you can arrive and leave at any time during the program. However\, if you plan to attend\, please register so that we can send you any additional information or an inclement weather notice. \n\n\n\nPlease leave all pets at home\, even those on a leash. Darkness\, lots of people\, expensive telescopes\, and pets on leashes are a bad combination. Pets will not be permitted near the telescopes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: This event is free and no ticket is required. Registration helps us plan for attendance and we can update registered participants of inclement weather changes.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-perseid-meteor-shower-at-dix-park-2/
LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1010 Blair Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
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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-7/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230711T180000
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SUMMARY:Carolina Science Cafe | Artemis II: There and Back Again
DESCRIPTION:Join Nick Eakes\, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and Astronomy Educator from Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, to discuss Artemis– NASA’s new lunar exploration program. For the first time in over 50 years\, humanity is going to set foot on the Moon – sending the first woman and first person of color to the lunar surface. \n\n\n\n\nThrough the Artemis missions\, NASA will implement new technology to study our closest neighbor in new and better ways\, with the ultimate goal of preparing for future human missions to Mars. Nick will provide the history and context of the Artemis program as well as updates on where we are in the mission timeline. \n\n\n\n\nNick Eakes has been an informal science educator at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (MPSC) since 2008. Nick is a proud product of Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools and went on to receive his BA in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2012. Along with actively presenting astronomy programs in the planetarium\, Nick designs curriculum\, travels the state with the NC Science Festival\, and is currently the coordinator of Morehead’s astronomy outreach programs – including the Mobile Planetarium and Skywatching. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDesigned for adults\, this program explores science topics making national and international headlines and offers the chance to meet the experts behind the headlines. The Carolina Science Café will be hosted at Gizmo Brew Works on Tuesday\, July 11th\, starting at 6:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nYou do not need to register…just show up! 
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-artemis-ii-there-and-back-again/
LOCATION:Gizmo Brew Works\, 157 E Franklin St #100\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T200000
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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-6/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230522T200000
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UID:27913-1684785600-1684796400@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-5/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T210000
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SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Skywatching: Dix Park
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather. \n\n\n\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center invites you to a free skywatching event at Dix Park in downtown Raleigh (weather permitting). Come see Venus\, Mars\, and other celestial delights! \n\n\n\nMorehead educators and Raleigh Astronomy Club will bring telescopes and guide you through fun observations of stars\, planets\, moons\, nebulae\, and other celestial objects.  \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-dix-park/
LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1010 Blair Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T220000
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CREATED:20230209T172427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T172429Z
UID:27381-1679688000-1679695200@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:Skywatching: Little River Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center invites you to a free skywatching event at Little River Regional Park (weather permitting). Come see Venus close to the waxing crescent Moon\, plus Mars and other celestial delights! \n\n\n\nMorehead 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-2/
LOCATION:Little River Regional Park
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T220000
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CREATED:20221109T164218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T165416Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220525T113430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T001340Z
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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\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-4/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220706T173354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220710T122312Z
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: Perseid Meteor Shower at Dix Park
DESCRIPTION:Join staff and volunteers from the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and Raleigh Astronomy Club to view the Perseid Meteor Shower at Dix Park. \n\n\n\nTo 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 the sky! Bring a blanket or chairs so you can relax under the stars. \n\n\n\nThis is an informal session\, so you can arrive and leave any time during the program. However\, if you plan to attend\, please register so that we can send you any additional information you may need as we get closer to the date. \n\n\n\nPlease leave all pets at home\, even those on a leash. Darkness\, lots of people\, expensive telescopes and pets on leashes is a bad combination. Pets will not be permitted near the telescopes.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \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-perseid-meteor-shower-at-dix-park/
LOCATION:Dix Park\, 1010 Blair Drive\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220525T113313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220701T015921Z
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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\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nSeptember 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-3/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220701T010459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T120623Z
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SUMMARY:Skywatching: James Webb Space Telescope Event
DESCRIPTION:See the stunning first scientific images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope! Join Morehead Planetarium and Science Center educators Nick Eakes and Amy Sayle in learning about the most powerful and complex telescope ever launched into space and how it will help us answer some of humanity’s biggest questions.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-james-webb-space-telescope-event/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill Public Library\, 100 Library Drive\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220525T113106Z
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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\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nAugust 8September 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham-2/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220613T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
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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\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nJuly 11August 8September 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-views-from-the-durham/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Teen And Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220504T154010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T174111Z
UID:23462-1653067800-1653073200@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:Teen Science Cafe: Our Vanishing Night
DESCRIPTION:OUR VANISHING NIGHT   \n\n\n\nFor generations\, everyone experienced the breathtaking beauty of an unspoiled night sky\, with views into our universe of thousands of stars and the Milky Way. In this program\, you’ll discover how light pollution affects our view of the night sky\, find out how to participate in a worldwide citizen-science campaign to document light pollution\, and try your hand at designing better streetlights that put light only where it’s needed. Under the planetarium dome\, you’ll experience a stunning night sky studded with stars\, just as our ancestors did—and as we could too\, if we reduced light pollution. \n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Amy Sayle\, PhD\, communicates astronomy to the public and tells stories about the stars under the Morehead Planetarium sky\, at skywatching events\, on night paddles at Jordan Lake\, and under dark skies at Bryce Canyon National Park’s annual astronomy festival. She is a founder and coordinator of the North Carolina Science Festival’s annual Statewide Star Party\, which features dozens of skywatching events from the NC mountains to the coast on the same weekend in April.    \n\n\n\nAbout Teen Science Cafe: Teen Science Cafe is a monthly event\, inviting teens to talk directly with scientists about their work. Designed specifically for ages 13-18\, we invite guests to ask questions and participate in interesting discussions. This is a free event and offers an opportunity for socializing before the talk with a mini pizza party. Pizza served outside Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at 5:30 pm. The program will begin at 6:00 pm.   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRSVP on Facebook for Updates\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Photo credit: Steve Christensen. Image: Milky Way over Jordan Lake.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/teen-science-cafe-our-vanishing-night/
LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Science Stage\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T235900
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220406T113848Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20220429T134559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T135354Z
UID:23445-1652212800-1652223600@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\, educational activities\, all while enjoying music from DJ Mic Check. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nMark your calendars for future dates: \n\n\n\nJune 13July 11August 8September 12
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/stargazing-views-from-the-durham/
LOCATION:The Durham Hotel\, 315 E. Chapel Hill St\, Durham\, North Carolina\, 27701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20211209T224813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211209T225325Z
UID:21920-1639825200-1639832400@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:Solar Skywatching at Kidzu Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kidzu Children’s Museum on Saturday 12/18 for safe solar observing as part of their James Webb Space Telescope Launch Party community event.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll be set up in the parking lot at University Place in Chapel Hill\, near the mall entrance by Alfredo’s Pizza. The mall address is 201 S. Estes Dr\, Chapel Hill\, NC 27514.  \n\n\n\nSolar observing will be available from 11AM – 1PM\, and will be free – no registration required. Come by and explore the Sun with us! \n\n\n\nThe community event at Kidzu is also free but does require registration. You can register for their event here and learn more on their website.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/solar-skywatching-at-kidzu-childrens-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20211006T153951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T004806Z
UID:21872-1636225200-1636232400@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:[CANCELED] Skywatching: Dix Park
DESCRIPTION:Due to poor weather forecast\, this skywatching session has been CANCELED. Check our skywatching page in the coming weeks for information on future skywatching sessions.
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-dorothea-dix-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T230000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20210716T195429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T193512Z
UID:21014-1628802000-1628809200@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:[FULL] Skywatching: The Perseids at Little River Regional Park
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Little River Regional park for the highly-anticipated return of our in-person skywatching events! You’ll get a chance to view the Perseids at its peak and enjoy one of – if not THE – best meteor shower of the year.  \n\n\n\nCost: FREE – ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED   \n\n\n\nThis event is now FULL. \n\n\n\nLocation: Little River Regional Park\, off Guess Road at the Durham/Orange county border (click here for directions)    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n            \n                \n                    Please Note                \n                \n                    This event is now full. We hope we’ll see you at the next scheduled event at House in the Horseshoe state historic site on Friday\, September 10 from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm. \nFind more information about the event here. 
URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/skywatching-the-perseids-at-little-river-regional-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20201217T154146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T154516Z
UID:19473-1608573600-1608577200@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Skywatching - Jupiter/Saturn Conjunction w/Raleigh Astronomy Club
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URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/virtual-skywatching-jupiter-saturn-conjunction-w-raleigh-astronomy-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T163842
CREATED:20200601T114608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200601T115108Z
UID:16579-1591264800-1591266600@moreheadplanetarium.org
SUMMARY:MAH | Skywatching: Black holes
DESCRIPTION:Black holes aren’t just in science fiction. These mysterious objects really exist—including in our own Milky Way galaxy. We’ll learn what a black hole is\, where they lurk in our night sky\, and why it’d be a really terrible idea to visit one. \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-black-holes/
CATEGORIES:Special Programs
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