Explore the universe with a new bilingual exhibit
January 27, 2023 By Christian Clark Discover the new Sun, Earth, Universe (Sol, Tierra, Universo) exhibit at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center to get answers to the big questions NASA…
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How to view the 2022 Geminid meteor shower
…nights of December 13 and 14, 2022. This year, there’s some bad news about the moon phase. Once the waning gibbous moon rises later in the evening on those peak…
Morehead launches new conference addressing STEM access
…are excited to share this vision and passion with the education, research, and larger STEM community so we can learn together by discussing insights, best practices, and new intervention ideas,”…
Total lunar eclipse ushers in Election Day (Nov. 8, 2022) and visible in North Carolina
…the timing of this eclipse for the convenience of those of us in the Eastern United States. Still, you may not mind losing some sleep to see the heavens align….
Digital Production Studio
…planetariums and science centers. Planetariums across the United States and around the world have leased Morehead productions. At present, our shows can be seen in 42 states and 18 countries…
How to see the total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, May 15, 2022
…know to enjoy the lunar eclipse: 1) The eclipse times are reasonable for those of us in the Eastern United States, unlike that near-total lunar eclipse we had last November,…
Why it’s worth losing sleep over the partial lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021
…the bad news, North Carolinians. For us, the action happens at times you may find a bit painful: 2:18 a.m. – Partial eclipse begins 4:03 a.m. – Maximum eclipse (technically…
History In A Timeline
1947 Construction of Morehead Planetarium begins. 1949 Morehead Planetarium opens to the public; Dr. Roy K. Marshall named director. 1951 Anthony Jenzano becomes Morehead’s second Director. 1959 Astronauts begin training at Morehead. 1969 New Zeiss…
See the International Space Station fly over North Carolina on Monday evening, July 12, 2021
…Earth that you can see with the unaided eye, including the new Chinese space station—but it’s not as bright as the ISS and it’s not making a visible pass at…
Late Benjamin C. Saunders, Sr. receives The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society award
…a new STEM enrichment program. The Saunders Science Scholars program provides resources and events to the Gates County Schools community, in particular middle school students and their families, to explore…