BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Morehead Planetarium and Science Center - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 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:20260227T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234056Z UID:38058-1772204400-1772208000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Supermassive Black Holes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/supermassive-black-holes-96/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234057Z UID:38059-1772209800-1772213400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:One Sky\, Many Eyes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/one-sky-many-eyes-161/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234111Z UID:38060-1772274600-1772278200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Magic Tree House Space Mission DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/magic-tree-house-space-mission-263/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234111Z UID:38061-1772280000-1772283600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Supermassive Black Holes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/supermassive-black-holes-97/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234111Z UID:38062-1772285400-1772289000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/the-longest-night-a-winters-tale-142/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234111Z UID:38063-1772290800-1772294400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Messengers of Time & Space DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/messengers-of-time-space-26/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234112Z UID:38064-1772296200-1772299800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Carolina Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-skies-484/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234126Z UID:38065-1772371800-1772375400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Solar System Odyssey DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/solar-system-odyssey-91/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234126Z UID:38066-1772377200-1772380800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/the-longest-night-a-winters-tale-143/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20251217T234126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T234126Z UID:38067-1772382600-1772386200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Carolina Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-skies-485/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160550 CREATED:20260127T171748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T161849Z UID:38436-1772560800-1772564400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Carolina Science Cafe: Songbirds DESCRIPTION:Access to mates biased by parental favoritism in songbirds \n\n\n\nIn songbirds\, the morphology of the vocal tract predicts song performance\, and song performance affects access to mates. This\, in turn\, raises the question as to what causes this vocal-tract morphological variation. In March’s Carolina Science Cafe\, Dr. Keith Sockman will discuss the recent analyses from his laboratory’s 20-year dataset on wild\, free-ranging Lincoln’s sparrows at their montane field site in Colorado\, which have revealed developmental constraints on the vocal tract\, driven in part by parental favoritism toward some nestlings over their sibling nestmates. \n\n\n\nDesigned for adults\, Carolina Science Cafe is a free program that explores science topics making national and international headlines\, offering the chance to meet the experts behind the work. This special program is hosted at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro on the first Tuesday of every month. Light appetizers are available for all attendees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\n\nDr. Keith Sockman earned a PhD in Zoology in 2000 at Washington State University\, studying reproductive flexibility in American kestrels. His postdoctoral work at The Johns Hopkins University focused on the neurobiology of mate choice and reproductive timing in songbirds. His initial appointment in the Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill was in 2004\, at which point he started a long-term study on the behavioral ecology and reproductive decisions of wild songbirds. He enjoys cycling\, camping\, and spending time with his two teenagers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee Dr. Sockman’s work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolina Science Cafe is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and sponsored by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi. \n\n\n\nYou do not need to register…just show up! URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-march26/ LOCATION:Haw River Tap & Table\, 300 E Main St C\, Carrboro\, NC\, 27510\, United States CATEGORIES:Teen And Adult Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Carolina-Science-Cafe-1920x842-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153600Z UID:38492-1772809200-1772812800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Messengers of Time & Space DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/messengers-of-time-space-27/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153600Z UID:38493-1772814600-1772818200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:One Sky\, Many Eyes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/one-sky-many-eyes-162/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20251203T221802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T152848Z UID:37888-1772820000-1772830800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:[CANCELLED] Astronomy Workshop - Advanced Training DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/astronomy-workshop-advanced-training-4/ CATEGORIES:Youth Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260224T205634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205704Z UID:38762-1772874000-1772886600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Science for All Youth Summit DESCRIPTION:Explore STEM in new and exciting ways!\n\n\n\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026 | 9 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\n\nRegistration closes on March 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a fun-filled day of STEM exploration! Designed for students in grades 4–7 from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds\, the Science for All Youth Summit offers hands-on activities led by college students from UNC‑Chapel Hill\, NC State\, and Duke. Past favorites include microscope discoveries\, lemon-powered circuits\, and biomechanics challenges. \n\n\n\nRegistration includes lunch\, swag\, and an event t‑shirt. \n\n\n\nThanks to the generous support of Gilead Sciences\, this program remains accessible for families. \n\n\n\nCome experiment\, create\, and discover something new! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Youth Summit today! Registration is open until March 1. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Youth Summit URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/science-for-all-youth-summit/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs,Youth Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2026_SFAYS_logo_fullcolor-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260223T183742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T183945Z UID:38724-1772877600-1772899200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Saturday Science Sparks — The Science of Attention: Juggling 101 DESCRIPTION:Via Instagram\, @juggling.club.unc\n\n\n\n\nThe Science of Attention: Juggling 101\n\n\n\nToo many balls in the air? Join the Juggling Club of Carolina and the Educating for the Virtues of Attention initiative as they demonstrate the math\, physics\, focus\, and fun behind juggling. On top of helping us keep our eyes (and minds) on the ball\, this Saturday Science Sparks session offers a hands-on\, in-motion opportunity for the whole family! Only at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am to 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n2:30 pm to 4:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nLocated in the Ivan R. King Gateway Gallery \n\n\n\nPlease note: there will be a midday break as the club members juggle their schedules. \n\n\n\n\n\nMORE is happening at Morehead this year\n\n\n\nNew for 2026\, Saturday Science Sparks offers Morehead guests a closer encounter with current science. Covering topics like astronomy\, the physics of juggling\, and computer science\, this program collaborates with community partners and academic clubs\, bringing you up-close experiences in the exciting world of STEAM. Saturday Science Sparks is open to the public and included in admission. URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/saturday-science-sparks-science-of-attention/ LOCATION:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center\, 250 E Franklin St\, Chapel Hill\, North Carolina\, 27516\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-23-at-1.23.12-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153601Z UID:38494-1772879400-1772883000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Magic Tree House Space Mission DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/magic-tree-house-space-mission-264/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153601Z UID:38495-1772884800-1772888400@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:From Earth to the Universe DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/from-earth-to-the-universe-164/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153601Z UID:38496-1772890200-1772893800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Astronaut DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/astronaut-163/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153603Z UID:38497-1772895600-1772899200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Mars: The Ultimate Voyage DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/mars-the-ultimate-voyage-197/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153603Z UID:38498-1772901000-1772904600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Carolina Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-skies-486/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153604Z UID:38499-1772976600-1772980200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:We Are Stars DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/we-are-stars-194/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153604Z UID:38500-1772982000-1772985600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Supermassive Black Holes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/supermassive-black-holes-98/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153605Z UID:38501-1772987400-1772991000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Carolina Skies DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-skies-487/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153620Z UID:38502-1773414000-1773417600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Messengers of Time & Space DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/messengers-of-time-space-28/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153620Z UID:38503-1773419400-1773423000@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:One Sky\, Many Eyes DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/one-sky-many-eyes-163/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153620Z UID:38504-1773484200-1773487800@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Magic Tree House Space Mission DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/magic-tree-house-space-mission-265/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153620Z UID:38505-1773489600-1773493200@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Cosmic Colors DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/cosmic-colors-76/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T160551 CREATED:20260205T153620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T153621Z UID:38506-1773495000-1773498600@moreheadplanetarium.org SUMMARY:Astronaut DESCRIPTION: URL:https://moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/astronaut-164/ CATEGORIES:Planetarium Shows END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR