You’re invited to a Star Party! April 16 & 17, 2021
…a face mask and observing social distancing. Prefer to participate in a virtual Star Party event? You have lots of options! This is just a sampling: See live stream telescope…
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NCSciFest celebrates Homegrown Science for 11th anniversary
…than ever, we’re excited about the opportunity to share the beauty—and importance— of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM]” says Jonathan Frederick, director of NCSciFest. NCSciFest went completely virtual for…
Mars calls, Perseverance answers
February 15, 2021 By Nick Eakes Mars is the only planet known to be completely inhabited by robots – and there are more on the way. After a long and…
Jupiter/Saturn conjunction: Celebrate a planetary pile-up with us on the longest night of the year, December 21, 2020
…fun is watching Jupiter and Saturn close in on each other bit by bit. Also, they’re setting earlier each evening, which means it’s only getting more challenging to find a…
View the Geminids! This family-friendly, curfew-friendly meteor shower peaks Sunday night, December 13, 2020
…during the late evening hours, fewer early in the evening. 5) Dress warmly. Really warmly. Warmer than you think you could possibly need to. It can feel awfully cold awfully…
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Saunders Science Scholars adds new cohort
November 5, 2020 News Release MERCHANT MILLPOND STATE PARK – Morehead Planetarium and Science Center and Gates County Schools recently welcomed 15 new seventh graders as Cohort 2 of the…
100-year-old patron celebrates centennial birthday with Morehead
…they were on her exact birth date, October 14, 1920. New safety measures and precautions ensured that Ruby and her family could still celebrate this milestone and make new memories together. Blackburn family; Ruby Lambert…
Planetarium Shows
…and Sun Explore the relationship between Earth, Moon and Sun. Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis Discover how Earth’s seemingly solid surface is actually in constant motion. Forward! To the Moon Learn…
Science LIVE!
Ignite curiosity with live science demonstrations Live shows on Morehead’s Science Stage captivate students of all ages! Each Science LIVE! program engages the audience with exciting science demonstrations. Specific demonstrations…