Have you wondered how to get started with stargazing in Raleigh and the rest of the Triangle? You'll have a great start with this guide written by Xiao-Ming Porter, an undergraduate student employee at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn where to go for skywatching or stargazing, what to look for in the sky, tools that will help you identify what you're seeing, … [Read more...] about Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
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Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a skywatching session at White Deer Park, 2400 Aversboro Road, Garner, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a free event and no registration is required. The volunteers from Raleigh Astronomy Club will have their telescopes at the event and will help guide you to look at the night skies. Bring a blanket or chair. White Deer Park … [Read more...] about Skywatching at White Deer Park in Garner
Winter Star Party with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Jan 7
In general, on the first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. However, in some months the event happens on Saturday: Winter Star PartySaturday, January 7th, 20234 to 9 p.m.Three Bears Acres600 Beaver Dam Road, Creedmoor, NCFree, but registration is required. Come join Triangle Land Conservancy for a Winter … [Read more...] about Winter Star Party with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy Jan 7
Three Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
This week is prime time for the Geminid meteor shower. It will peak early in the morning on December 14th, 2022. Under ideal conditions -- a clear, dark sky -- you can expect to see 120 Geminid meteors per hour. We will have a Waning Gibbous moon, which is just short of full, so we won't have a dark sky. But if you can find a spot away from city lights and you're patient, you can expect to … [Read more...] about Three Geminid Meteor Shower Watch Events
Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
UPDATE: The November 11th skywatching event has been canceled due to weather. Morehead Planetarium + Science Center frequently facilitates skywatching sessions, during which guests can look through telescopes at the night sky and learn about what they're seeing. Sometimes Morehead Planetarium is joined by other groups, who also help with the event. In general these are free events. Upcoming … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Dec 13
How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events
On the night of Sunday, May 15th, 2022, a total lunar eclipse will take place. This will be the first time in more than three years that North Carolina will get a chance to experience a total lunar eclipse. You might have heard it called the Super Flower Blood Moon. Read on to learn what each of these descriptors means. A lunar eclipse is when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in a way … [Read more...] about How to see the total lunar eclipse on May 15, including some public viewing events
