What’s up in the pre-dawn sky?
…the bright orange star Arcturus. From there, “speed on to Spica,” another bright star. Wave hello to people in outer space. On several occasions over the next few days, the International Space…
…the bright orange star Arcturus. From there, “speed on to Spica,” another bright star. Wave hello to people in outer space. On several occasions over the next few days, the International Space…
…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…
…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…
…moon rises roughly at mid-day, is high in the sky around sunset, and sets around midnight. So this year’s International Observe the Moon Night might better be called International Observe…
…a bonus, a special guest will arrive right at the beginning of the event: the International Space Station. From 7:58 to 8:04 p.m., the space station will appear in the sky,…
…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…
…at Dorothea Dix Park, when the International Space Station (ISS) is predicted to pass almost directly over the park. That night, watch for the ISS to cross the sky from…
October 22, 2018 CHAPEL HILL, NC – On Saturday, Nov. 10, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be celebrating International Science Center and Science Museum Day (ISCSMD), a yearly, global event…