Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…travel nearly four thousand more miles from your neighborhood to make it to Proxima Centauri, the nearest star after the Sun. Definitely pack a lunch. If you missed our live…
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Happy birthday, Durham! Your city flag is astronomically wonderful.
…the Pleiades are represented on Durham’s city flag. This star cluster (which has a number of other names, including the “seven sisters”) is located in the constellation Taurus the Bull,…
Morehead awarded $50,000 grant to provide science education resources for rural NC
…can lead to a better world for all. For more information, please visit the Foundation’s website. Media Contact: Malenia Swinton | Marketing & Communications Manager Morehead Planetarium & Science Center malenias@unc.edu…
Tips for viewing the 2019 Geminid meteor shower
…view, cutting down on the total number you’ll see. You can still enjoy a meteor viewing outing, as long as you adjust your expectations. Credit: Matt Lochansky Viewing tips: Choose…
Yoga Under the Stars: Benefits beyond the mat
…mainstay in our self-care and mindful practices? Research has shown that it has positive benefits including mental and physical health. You may be familiar with the basic stretching and meditative breathing…
Halloween at Morehead
…10/30 at 8PM, purchase your tickets here. For downtown Chapel Hill parking information visit www.parkonthehill.com. Media Contact: Malenia Swinton | Marketing & Communications Manager Morehead Planetarium & Science Center malenias@unc.edu 919.843.3474…
UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus helps Morehead commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with special Neil Armstrong medal
…in space and on the moon. Maybe in some small way, this little artifact at Morehead may inspire visitors to feel the same sense of pride that I do. Mitchell…
Moonlight Madness: A family Halloween event
…food trucks! Showtimes: 4:00 p.m. – Buy Tickets 4:40 p.m. – Buy Tickets 5:20 p.m. – Buy Tickets 6:10 p.m. – Buy Tickets 6:50 p.m. – Buy Tickets 7:30 p.m. – Buy Tickets The popular food…
Your checklist for viewing the 2018 Perseid meteor shower
…many meteors overall, but you might get a special treat: seeing a long and slow Perseid “Earth grazer.” If your goal is to see the most meteors, plan to view…
How to find Mars in the sky
…curious to see Mars in the night sky, this is what to look for: 1) Mars is currently very bright. Now (July 27, 2018) and for a number of weeks to come, Mars…