Gazing into the past
…a free skywatching event. The address is 288 Alston House Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. We’ll provide telescope viewing with the support of members of Chapel Hill’s astronomy club, CHAOS, as well…
…a free skywatching event. The address is 288 Alston House Rd, Sanford, NC 27330. We’ll provide telescope viewing with the support of members of Chapel Hill’s astronomy club, CHAOS, as well…
…morning. Meteors, sometimes called “shooting stars,” are streaks of light that appear in the sky when bits of cosmic debris interact with Earth’s atmosphere. In the case of the Perseids, the…
…school year over the summer months. This year’s theme is “The Science of Me” and encourages children to explore the biological systems that make humans fundamentally alike and the elements…
… Throughout the month of July, join the 2019 NC Statewide Star Party hosts for special events around the state. These hosts include parks, museums, historic sites, and libraries, and you…
…also a special eclipse edition of Carolina Skies on Sunday night, Jan. 20, but it is sold out. You can also see an eclipse simulation online at https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2019-january-21 but it’s more fun…
…hours before midnight. At skywatching events in previous years, we’ve seen meteors soon after 8 p.m. on the peak night. You can expect to see more if you’re willing to…
…Scare-olina Skies but all other activities are free and open to the public! Feel free to stop by for the games, Science LIVE! performances, photo booth, a costume fashion show, haunted house, candy, and…
…sky. Although they are sometimes referred to as “shooting stars,” they are not stars. They are caused when small bits of debris in space hit our planet’s atmosphere and heat…
…6-8 will feature more hands-on science exploration, engineering design, and access to the Science on Your Street vehicle. Each year there is a different theme. This year’s theme is “The…
…Society (CHAOS) is an organization focused on sharing the love of astronomy with the public with regular free sky-watching events. CHAOS welcomes everyone interested in Astronomy. CHAOS provides friendly sessions…