Hidden No More: Week 2 round-up
Christine Darden Christine Darden is from Monroe, North Carolina. She was the first African American woman to be awarded a doctorate of science in mechanical engineering. A leader of NASA’s…
Christine Darden Christine Darden is from Monroe, North Carolina. She was the first African American woman to be awarded a doctorate of science in mechanical engineering. A leader of NASA’s…
…for a new record. Breaking a world record has not been the only challenge the Festival has faced this year. Along with most in-person events and social gatherings across North…
…right now in American history.” Today, the Demo-2 flight crew are making their final preparations for a trip to the ISS, Earth’s own orbiting science laboratory. Demo-2 astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are no strangers to spaceflight, or even launching from United…
…might imagine that the maria form shapes, such as a face, or a person, or an animal—or anything else you’d like to picture. People all over the world have observed…
…from home, has connected with partners to develop creative solutions to continue to support our statewide audiences. While our in-person educational experiences are currently on hold, Morehead has assembled…
…Jupiter in Sagittarius. To help you with your planet hunting, check out our star map for April/May 2020. Once it’s safe to gather in person again, we’ll be delighted to…
…Q: What is your name or nickname? A: Jacob Koehler Q: What is your year in school? Major? A: Senior (Class of 2020), History and American Studies major with Music…
…Take 10 big steps to get to Mercury. Pack a very special spacesuit for Mercury’s daytime side, where temperatures can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit. At night it can be more…
…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,…
April 14, 2020 By Amy Sayle We are so looking forward to when it’s safe to get together with you in person again—both at public skywatching sessions and under Morehead’s…