Skywatching at home: See the space station fly (April 6, 2020)
…outer space (at May 18th skywatching, Dorothea Dix Park) The bright point of light in the west after sunset is Venus Finding the winter hexagon (and maybe your birthday star)…
…outer space (at May 18th skywatching, Dorothea Dix Park) The bright point of light in the west after sunset is Venus Finding the winter hexagon (and maybe your birthday star)…
…Research shows that there are a number gaps in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) knowledge and participation among students in rural communities like northeastern North Carolina. Sociocultural and systemic factors…
…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…
…Most importantly, the transit of Mercury exemplifies one of the most exciting topics in astronomy: finding planets orbiting stars other than our sun, or “exoplanets.” Using the transit method, telescopes…
…out one of the Yoga Under the Stars: NCSciFest Edition sessions on Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29. Tickets are required and will be available to purchase starting Friday, March 6. We’ll…
…Tickets 4:30 p.m. – Buy Tickets Stop by for a Halloween event of family fun, rain or shine. Tickets for the star show are $5 and are available now online. Space is…
…can find an event near you at https://www.ncsciencefestival.org/starparty/ Visit Morehead Planetarium and Science Center for the “lunar landing” edition of our Carolina Skies planetarium show. In addition to finding stars and constellations…
…show on Friday, July 19 at 2:30 PM, followed by a signing event to honor the loan to Morehead. To join us, please purchase tickets in advance or onsite in…
…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…
…all portions of the sky. 7) Put bright devices away. Resist the urge to use your phone, tablet, or other lighted devices. In addition to pulling your attention away from…