9 tips for viewing the 2018 Geminid meteor shower
…14, 2018, when the radiant (where the meteors appear to radiate away from) will be near the top of the sky. 3) Pick a place. Choose a dark open area…
…14, 2018, when the radiant (where the meteors appear to radiate away from) will be near the top of the sky. 3) Pick a place. Choose a dark open area…
…Science Stage from Tony Rice, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and a special version of our Carolina Skies hosted by Ken Brandt of the Robeson Planetarium and Science Center. Donation Items…
…all portions of the sky. 7) Put bright devices away. Resist the urge to use your phone, tablet, or other lighted devices. In addition to pulling your attention away from…
…water under the south polar ice cap! (However, if you’ve heard “Mars will look as big as the full moon!” then it’s probably time to reconsider your information sources.) If you’re…
…a unit of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The Morehead Building houses the GSK Fulldome Theater, Science Stage, exhibits, and Morehead classrooms. Nearly 160,000 people visit the…
April 17, 2018 By Amy Sayle North Carolina hosts the biggest* statewide star party for the public in the entire universe—and you’re invited! The 6th annual NC Statewide Star Party happens on Friday,…
…University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Morehead works to serve North Carolina and beyond by bringing together the unique resources of UNC to engage the public for an improved…
February 7, 2018 By Amy Sayle My all-time favorite show to present is Carolina Skies: Valentine edition. In this live, storytelling-focused planetarium show for adults, you’ll discover a few of the…
…and answer session, and admission is free. About the Presenter Author Michael G. Neece lives in North Carolina and writes non-fiction and novels. In his free time, he works at Morehead…
…during opening ours. This show is designed for adults and older teens. About Carolina Skies Throughout the year Morehead offers special editions of the popular Carolina Skies planetarium program. These…