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…
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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…
Why the Oct. 5th Observe the Moon Night is misnamed
…for this free event so they can estimate attendance and contact you with any weather-related cancellation notice. Check here for upcoming skywatching sessions at Dorothea Dix Park. Story credit: The Lithuanian…
Gazing into the past
…a free skywatching event. The address is 288 Alston House Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. We’ll provide telescope viewing with the support of members of Chapel Hill’s astronomy club, CHAOS, as well…
Morehead presents Doc in Dome series: ‘Farmsteaders’
August 16, 2019 Thursday, September 12, 7-9 p.m. GSK Fulldome Theater, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center FREE Morehead Planetarium & Science Center presents the Chapel Hill premiere of Farmsteaders, a documentary…
No, a black supermoon won’t rise in your sky tonight
…out the show “Carolina Skies” if you want 45 minutes of (simulated) night sky viewing and flying through the universe. To view the real sky, join us at our free skywatching…
Morehead brings GSK Science in the Summer™ to students in Robeson County
…of Robeson County’s recovery efforts after suffering the devastation caused by Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Matthew. Over 100 American Indian students will be able to participate in the free program….
UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus helps Morehead commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with special Neil Armstrong medal
…our Gift Shop. For future special editions of Carolina Skies, check here. Can’t make it to the viewing on Friday? Consider joining Morehead and other museum partners for the free One Giant…
Wave hello to people in outer space (at May 18th skywatching, Dorothea Dix Park)
…permits, please join us at Dorothea Dix Park for skywatching from 9 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2019. The event is free, but please sign up here to help us…
You’re invited to a Star Party! April 12 & 13, 2019
…parks, libraries, historic sites, nature centers, museums, planetariums, and colleges and universities. Many of the events are free. This year’s Star Party theme is “The Moon and Beyond,” in celebration…