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…
Skywatching FAQs
…(click here for directions). Dorothea Dix Park located in downtown Raleigh, at the Big Field on Blair Drive (click here for directions). Skywatching events may also be hosted at Historic…
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,”…
Digital Production Studio
…(Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland). Morehead works with leading industry partners such as Cosm…
Accessibility
…Policy online for reference. Parking Spaces are designated directly in front of the Morehead Building to provide parking for persons with disabilities. Curb cuts provide access to sidewalks, which are primarily…
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
…Scholarship of Excellence”. “Mr. Saunders’ impact is what we all should aspire to,” says Todd Boyette, Director of Morehead. “He was a true advocate for education and demonstrated an unwavering…