GSK renews Science in the Summer™
…backgrounds continues to grow, the need for resources and learning outside of the school year has become a critical education issue, particularly among those who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM…
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Stop by Morehead for a last chance to see a transit of Mercury in decades
…looking directly at the Sun without a proper solar filter may cause severe eye damage. This transit is visible only through a solar telescope (or a regular telescope with a solar filter)….
Halloween at Morehead
September 27, 2019 CHAPEL HILL, NC – Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hosting a special Scare-olina Skies showing that will include live narration during the show and candy. Join us on…
Gazing into the past
…as laser-guided constellation tours. You can also tour the Alston House (built around 1772) by candlelight. At this event, we will be gazing into the past – literally. The sky is like…
Viewing tips for the 2019 Perseid meteor shower
…Even from an otherwise dark site you likely won’t see the usually stated average of a Perseid meteor or more per minute during the early morning hours that day. Therefore,…
No, a black supermoon won’t rise in your sky tonight
…the Sun is also up, that is, only in the daytime. Thus, the new moon is most definitely not “rising tonight” in your sky, as at least one prominent news…
Morehead brings GSK Science in the Summer™ to students in Robeson County
…math (STEM) backgrounds continues to grow, the need for STEM resources and learning outside of the school year has become a critical education issue, particularly among those who are traditionally…
UNC-Chapel Hill alumnus helps Morehead commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 with special Neil Armstrong medal
…recently acquired a Morehead Planetarium Medal given to Commander Neil Armstrong through a family estate auction, he knew that the stars had aligned perfectly to share the medal with his…
9 tips for viewing the 2018 Geminid meteor shower
…average of a meteor every minute or so during the late evening hours. 4) Dress warmly. Really warmly. Warmer than you think you could possibly need to. Then it’ll probably…
Moonlight Madness: A family Halloween event
…event of family fun, rain or shine. Tickets for the star show are $5 and are only available online on Thursday, October 5. Space is limited, so registration for the star…