Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…you from the Sun to Pluto, if you scale down the distances enough. In this model, 1 inch equals 100,000 miles. Every time you take 1 big step (a yard,…
…you from the Sun to Pluto, if you scale down the distances enough. In this model, 1 inch equals 100,000 miles. Every time you take 1 big step (a yard,…
…to find the Pleiades, because Taurus apparently decided to throw a party for the Bull City’s birthday this April 26th, 2020: 1. Go outside about 1 hour after sunset. That’s…
…Research shows that there are a number gaps in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) knowledge and participation among students in rural communities like northeastern North Carolina. Sociocultural and systemic factors…
…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…
…curious to see Mars in the night sky, this is what to look for: 1) Mars is currently very bright. Now (July 27, 2018) and for a number of weeks to come, Mars…
…10, 2018, 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2018, 7 p.m. AND 8:30 p.m. These shows are for adults only, please (older teens welcome). We recommend buying tickets online in advance. All…
…Senior Director of Community Relations at Cary, NC-based analytics company SAS Institute Inc., for her continued support of STEM education. Goodnight serves on a number of boards committed to education,…
…back to the Sun. Always supervise children when using any method to view the eclipse. You can make pinhole projectors using readily available materials. Methods include: 1. Cereal box viewer This…
August 1, 2017 By Amy Sayle 1. When is the solar eclipse? Monday, August 21, 2017. For North Carolina, this is an afternoon event, happening from roughly 1 to 4…
…in the night sky, Sirius. It’s “only” about 8 and a half light years away, which means that its starlight—traveling at the speed of light, 186,000 miles a second—takes eight…