The meteor shower drought is OVER!
…atmosphere. Although sporadic meteors can happen any night, the best meteor viewing happens during the annual meteor showers. Unfortunately, we’ve been in a “meteor shower drought.” There’s only one major…
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Skywatching at home: Use Stellarium to learn the sky
…planetarium sky. Of course, the real sky is still available for your viewing pleasure. One simple, low-tech way to add to your enjoyment and understanding of what you’re seeing is…
Star student spotlight: Melissa Fernandez
…a love for science and, let’s be honest, our science teachers always find a way to make science fun. I applied because I thought it could be fun, but I…
The science behind the leap: Leap year 2020
…difference, we add an extra day to the calendar every four years. It’s a great way to enjoy an extra day of doing something you love, such as seeing a…
Celebrate with your Valentine (and Medusa) under the planetarium sky
…and back? We’ll go way, way, way farther than that. You have five opportunities to see Carolina Skies: Valentine edition: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14,…
New Year event cancellation
…following Morehead programs happening this December: Friday, Dec.13— Teen Science Café; Skywatching: Geminid Meteor Shower at West Point on the Eno Sat., Dec. 14—Star Families: The Milky Way Wed., Dec. 18—Starry Nights: Winter…
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
February 28, 2020 By Samantha Dikolli Yoga is more than a buzzword; it’s been practiced for around five thousand years. Originating in India, yoga was first used as a way…
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…