At home, but dreaming of traveling to exoplanets
May 18, 2020 By Amy Sayle Possibly you’ve been spending lots of time at home lately and are wanting to travel. Recently, I encouraged blog readers to satisfy the travel…
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Skywatching at home: What do you see in the Moon?
May 6, 2020 By Amy Sayle If you take late afternoon or early evening walks in your neighborhood, you have probably noticed the Moon on your recent walks. As I…
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…
The scientific reason you should know the constellations of the zodiac
…about only a fraction of the 88 constellations. Hardly anyone ever inquires, for example, about the many bizarrely named constellations best seen from the southern hemisphere. (Just once, I’d love…
Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…this point, you’re probably figuring out why it’s called “space.” Bring warm clothes for your visit here. The average temperature is roughly minus 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Take 276 more steps…
Skywatching At Home: How dark is your sky? Leo knows.
April 17, 2020 By Amy Sayle How well can you see the stars from where you live? Through April 23, 2020, you and your family can collect scientific data right…
Skywatching at home: Spot planets in the sky tonight
…night sky. Currently, the only evening planet is Venus, and it appears very, very bright. It’s hard to over-emphasize how absurdly bright this particular planet looks. As long as the…
Skywatching at home: See the space station fly (April 6, 2020)
April 6, 2020 By Amy Sayle Are you feeling stuck at home? Consider following the advice of retired astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent nearly a year living on the International…
Aerospace activism: The story of Mary G. Ross
…however. She frequently faced prejudice for being a woman in an overwhelmingly male field. In Ross’s words, “I was the only female in my class. I sat on one side…
Celebrate with your Valentine (and Medusa) under the planetarium sky
…you can impress your sweetie with. For a grand finale, we’ll fly through the universe to experience its immense size and beauty. Someone claims to love you to the moon…