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 Skywatching Events Next up is Skywatching at Little River Regional Park, 301 … [Read more...] about Skywatching with Morehead Planetarium + Science Center at Little River Regional Park Oct 28
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Free stargazing event with Raleigh Astronomy Club at the Willard Rooftop Lounge
The Willard Rooftop Lounge, on the top of AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, at 9 Glenwood Avenue, offers craft cocktails, beer wine, little and bigger bites, and a stunning view of Downtown Raleigh. It hosts events on its rooftop. You can see the upcoming events on its website and Facebook page. Here is one: Stargazing at The WillardWednesday, September 21st, 20228 to 10 p.m.Free Join Raleigh … [Read more...] about Free stargazing event with Raleigh Astronomy Club at the Willard Rooftop Lounge
First Fridays Under the Stars — skywatching at nature preserves with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy
The first Friday of the month, Raleigh Astronomy Club is hosting a sky viewing session at Triangle Land Conservancy nature preserves. These events will be taking place all summer long, so keep checking back for the schedule. Coming up: First Friday Under the Stars at Three Bears AcresFriday, August 5th, 20228:30 to 11 p.m.Three Bears Acres600 Beaver Dam Road, CreedmoorRegistration is … [Read more...] about First Fridays Under the Stars — skywatching at nature preserves with Raleigh Astronomy Club and Triangle Land Conservancy
Stargazing in the Triangle — how to get started, where to go, and upcoming events
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
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
