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…the case of the Geminids, the source is an asteroid, 3200 Phaethon. Normally, under ideal conditions, you might see up to a couple of Geminid meteors per minute on average….
…and aimed at the ground, not in people’s faces. Even better, don’t use light. Give your eyes a few minutes to adjust to the dark and be amazed at how…
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…you arrive/check-in and at least 15 minutes before your planetarium show time. If you wish to use assistive listening during programs in the Science Stage or a classroom, please inform…
…EST, when the eclipse is at its maximum. Dress warmly. Let’s hope it’s not as cold as it was during the lunar eclipse on January 20/21, 2019, when 800 of…
…you’re at a very dark site, you might see on average roughly a meteor a minute. Adjust your expectations if you live in a light-polluted area, such as the NC…
…public hours, you may purchase group tickets at a discount by calling the box office (919.843.7997). Group rate tickets are available when purchased by phone more than 2 weeks in…
…the first time in 2020, in a move that reduced the usual number of partners, events, and total participants. This year people will benefit from new virtual programming as well…
…Plan to stay out at least 20 or 30 minutes. Your eyes need time to adjust to the dark, and the meteors can come in clumps, with none for minutes…
