Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…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…
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Happy birthday, Durham! Your city flag is astronomically wonderful.
…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,…
Aerospace activism: The story of Mary G. Ross
…other women at the time, Ross’ life was changed when World War II began. As men went overseas, women often filled their jobs at home becoming mechanics, factory workers, nurses,…
Celebrate with your Valentine (and Medusa) under the planetarium sky
…of the epic love stories playing out among the stars. During Carolina Skies: Valentine edition (evenings of Feb. 8, 14, 15, 2020) you’ll hear love stories from around the world,…
Morehead awarded $50,000 grant to provide science education resources for rural NC
…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…
Tips for viewing the 2019 Geminid meteor shower
…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…
Yoga Under the Stars: Benefits beyond the mat
…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…
Halloween at Morehead
…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…
Why the Oct. 5th Observe the Moon Night is misnamed
…the Moon Afternoon and Evening. You can celebrate the Moon with us on that afternoon and evening (Saturday, October 5, 2019): Hear Moon stories from around the world and learn…
Morehead brings GSK Science in the Summer™ to students in Robeson County
…the world, and what role DNA plays in making us who we are. “Programming for GSK Science in the Summer™ is carefully curated to include rigorous and thought-provoking activities…