Celebrate with your Valentine (and Medusa) under the planetarium sky
February 13, 2020 By Amy Sayle If you’re seeking a unique way to celebrate with your Valentine this time of year, join us under Morehead’s planetarium sky to experience some…
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What’s up in the pre-dawn sky?
January 10, 2020 By Amy Sayle Do you get up while it’s still dark? Many of us do at this time of year, since sunrises are so late—nearly 7:30 a.m. in Chapel…
Sunsets, Stonehenge and solstices
…what time it was or what season they were in or even when the winter solstice would occur. For them, the sun provided this vital information! Stonehenge’s alignment allowed them…
Morehead’s new look: Why the change?
…and new brand assets. Founded more than 70 years ago, Morehead has already revamped its look several times, consistent with the organization’s continued strategic growth. “Brands need to evolve,” says…
GSK renews Science in the Summer™
…outreach to communities across the state.” For 2020, GSK will also support the expansion of Science in the Summer to Gates County. This will be the first time that the…
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
…your sky. You don’t need or want a telescope to see meteors. Avoid white light. That includes phone screens. Be patient. Your eyes need time to adjust to the dark, and the…
Stop by Morehead for a last chance to see a transit of Mercury in decades
…free and an excellent chance to chat with astronomy experts. Mercury will begin its trek in front of the Sun at 12:35 Universal Time (7:35 a.m. Eastern) but remember that…
Yoga Under the Stars: Benefits beyond the mat
…to cultivate spiritual harmony and enlightenment. The physical practice of yoga was modernized in the 1920s, a time period known as the “Modern Yoga Renaissance”. Why has yoga remained a…
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…