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NCSciFest sets new Guinness World Record
…cannon, consisting of a stack of balls arranged by weight from heaviest to lightest, demonstrates the transfer of kinetic energy between objects. When the stack of balls is dropped, the…
Skywatching at home: What do you see in the Moon?
…comes from the Latin word for “seas” because ancient astronomers mistakenly thought they were bodies of water. They’re actually impact basins that were filled in with lava long ago. You…
Morehead develops new digital avenues to engage statewide audiences
…an online hub of digital resources for families and educators across the state. Morehead At Home presents live virtual events including weekly skywatching sessions and science cafes, free 360° video…
Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…ball of gas and liquid and doesn’t have a solid surface for your spacecraft to land. It’s just as well, because the atmosphere would poison you and crush your spacecraft….
Happy birthday, Durham! Your city flag is astronomically wonderful.
…making it an astronomically excellent choice for a place nicknamed the “Bull City.” You might also think that this star cluster is a perfect choice for the flag because Durham’s…
The meteor shower drought is OVER!
…little harp constellation in the sky, take a look at Morehead’s star charts or use the free stargazing program Stellarium. The best time to see Lyra and the meteors that…
Skywatching At Home: How dark is your sky? Leo knows.
…an hour after sunset between now and April 23, and wait 10 minutes or more for your eyes to adjust to the dark. Leo the Lion (Credit: Stellarium) 2) Find…
Skywatching at home: Use Stellarium to learn the sky
…can download Stellarium to your computer for free from http://stellarium.org/ or use the web version. Note that mobile apps may have a fee. Three factors determine what’s in the sky:…
Star student spotlight: Melissa Fernandez
…it would be fun. It wasn’t because I was looking for a career in STEM, or because I wanted to be a teacher, it was because I have always had…