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Both Days: 10am\u20135pm<\/strong><\/p>\n Astronomy Days has many wonderful exhibits and activities. This list will be updated frequently, so check back often!<\/strong><\/p>\n Age, Weight and Jumping on Other Planets<\/strong> All About Space<\/strong> Animal Navigation<\/strong> Animals of the Constellations<\/strong> Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab<\/strong> Astronomy at Appalachian State University<\/strong> Astronomy Days T-Shirt Sales<\/strong> Astronomy with Binoculars<\/strong> Astrophotography<\/strong> Blast-Off Rockets<\/strong> Breath of Fresh Air<\/strong> Bring Back the Night Sky<\/strong> CHAOS<\/strong> Comet on a Stick and Astronaut Photo Booth<\/strong> Constellation Exploration<\/strong> Constellations on the Go!<\/strong> Craters and How They Are Formed<\/strong> Discovery Room<\/strong> Drive a Lunar Rover on the Moon<\/strong> Dry Ice Comets<\/strong> Eclipse Chalk Art<\/strong> Exoplanets<\/strong> Finding the North Star and Others<\/strong> Fossils in Space<\/strong> Fundamentals of Flight<\/strong> Green Roof Solar Observing<\/strong> High-Powered Rocketry<\/strong> If Earth Were the Size of the SECU<\/abbr> Daily Planet<\/strong> Physics Demonstrations<\/strong> Lights Out<\/strong> Live in the VisLab: Apollo Engineer Ted Dunn<\/strong> Living Conservatory (Butterfly Room)<\/strong> Lunar Landers and Mars Rovers Maker Station<\/strong> Meet the Raleigh Astronomy Club & Ask the Astronomer<\/strong> Meteorites and Meteor-wrongs: Learn How to Tell the Difference!<\/strong> Moonbear’s Shadow<\/strong> NC Near Space<\/strong> Planet Hunters and Investigators<\/strong> The Quest for Extraterrestrial Life<\/strong> Scale of the Universe<\/strong> Scribble Machines<\/strong> Solar Observing<\/strong> Space Exploration Birthday Party<\/strong> Space in Your Hands with PARI<\/strong> Space Voyagers<\/strong> Starburst Quilt<\/strong> Statewide Star Party: Sun and Moon<\/strong> The Statewide Star Party is produced by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n Sun, Earth & Moon Craft<\/strong> Telescopes on Display<\/strong> UNC Society of Physics<\/strong> Women and Astronomy<\/strong> Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th Both Days: 10am\u20135pm Astronomy Days has many wonderful exhibits and activities. This list will be updated frequently, so check back often! Age, Weight and Jumping on Other Planets Raleigh Astronomy Club How old are you in Martian years? How much would you weigh on Venus? How high could… Read More ><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"astronomy-days.php","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23625"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23625"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/23625\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/calendar\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nHow old are you in Martian years? How much would you weigh on Venus? How high could you jump if you were on Pluto? Find out the answers to these questions and many more at this exhibit.<\/p>\n
\nMicro World Investigate Lab, NC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nExplore what the solar system and space have to offer! Hours: 10:30am\u201312.30pm and 1pm\u20133pm.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nAnimals use different ways to navigate the planet. Come learn how animals find their way using the Sun, the Moon, the Earth’s magnetic field and more, and how scientists are still learning just how the animals do it!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nHave you ever wondered how the constellations got their names? There are 88 constellations in the sky and many of them are named after animals! Come meet some of these critters and learn about the mythology and natural history of the animals, as well as how constellations provide a map of the night sky.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences
\nTimes for lab openings will be posted during the event<\/em>
\nThe Museum\u2019s Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab showcases cutting-edge space visualization software called OpenSpace, a NASA-funded collaboration led by the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Visitors will see the latest research from Museum astronomers Dr. Rachel Smith and Dr. Patrick Treuthardt, as well as solar system and planetary fly-throughs using real mission data created using an open-source educational tool! Dr. Smith and Dr. Treuthardt, along with colleagues and students, will be circulating during the event and may discuss their research and outreach with visitors as well!<\/p>\n
\nAppalachian State University<\/em>
\nLearn about the astronomy program, outreach programs and observatories at Appalachian State University.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nPurchase this year’s shirt!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nView a display of low-cost astronomy equipment for Astrophotography.<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nCome view excellent astronomy photos taken by members of the Raleigh Astronomy Club. \u00a0Examples of astrophotography gear will be exhibited and members will be available to discuss techniques and processes.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nCreate a rocket masterpiece and launch it sky high!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nExplore the technology and processes that will be necessary to create a breathable atmosphere for life on a Moon base, while also talking about the current processes being used on the International Space Station. Learners will do an experiment that demonstrates some of the science concepts involved in this process.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nLight pollution affects all of us on the planet, from astronomers to sea turtles. Find out about this environmental issue and what you can do to help bring back the night sky!<\/p>\n
\nChapel Hill Astronomy and Observational Society<\/em>
\nClub members range from precocious teenagers to UNC<\/abbr> astronomy professors, but most are just enthusiastic amateur astronomers. \u00a0Stop by and meet them and see what they’re up to.<\/p>\n
\nOver the Moon Playspace<\/em>
\nHands-on make-and-take activities for kids including: make a comet on a stick, create your own asteroid, an astronaut photo booth, and more!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nLearn about the history and uses of constellations and then use a flashlight to head out into \u201cspace\u201d to track down some constellations right here in the Museum!<\/p>\n
\nBoy Scouts Occoneechee Council<\/em>
\nHave a favorite constellation? Stop by the Cub Scout table and create your own constellation flashlight! Enjoy the beauty of the stars anywhere you want! Just turn off the lights! Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA is for boys AND girls!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nLearn the “hole” story! From the surface of Earth, to the Moon and other celestial bodies, discover the origin, speed and size of the meteors that caused these impressive pockmarks throughout the universe!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nExplore the natural world, including the skies above, in the Discovery Room! The Discovery Room is an ideal space for intergenerational learning for children and families. Hours: 10:30am\u201312:30pm and 1pm\u20133pm.<\/p>\n
\nCardinal Gibbons High School Robotics Team<\/em>
\nEmbark on an extraterrestrial adventure as you navigate a lunar rover across the vast expanse of our celestial neighbor on a giant Moon map. Receive complimentary patches and driver’s licenses as souvenirs to commemorate your out-of-this-world journey.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nWatch astronomers use everyday supplies to make an out-of-the-world comet. Learn a little about the history of comets and their importance to life here on Earth. Demos will be held at 11:30am and 2:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nObserving a total solar eclipse can be an exciting, once in a lifetime experience! Long before there were cameras or telescopes, eclipse watchers recorded what they saw in the sky in words, drawings and paintings. You can have fun creating your own picture of a solar eclipse with chalk and paper!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nLearn about the methods used for detecting exoplanets and see some models of exoplanets. \u00a0The club will use their own version of the Kepler Space Telescope; a Lego orrery and artificial star to demonstrate the transit method of detecting exoplanets. Visitors can also learn about the Drake equation and input their own variables to see how many other communicating civilizations might be in our galaxy. They’ll also have a video illustrating the Fermi paradox.<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nA very kid-friendly and beginner-friendly exhibit of how to find the North Star (Polaris) and others, and why the sky moves the way it does. Based on books by H.A. Rey, who was also the author of the Curious George books.<\/p>\n
\nSchiele Museum of Natural History<\/em>
\nCan fossils occur in space? Have fossils been to space? Find out about the relationship between fossils and astronomy!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh-Wake Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol<\/em>
\nDo you dream of flying? At this display, led by Civil Air Patrol cadets, you will be able to design and test your own paper aircrafts, try landing an airplane on target and learn about air-to-ground communications.<\/p>\n
\nAstronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab, NC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nSee our star up close! Astronomers will set up solar telescopes on the 4th floor terrace of the Nature Research Center so you can safely view the Sun with special filters. You’ll see fascinating solar surface features like plasma loops and possibly a few sunspots! Scientists and experienced volunteers will be on hand to explain and answer questions. This activity will run from 1:00pm\u20132:30pm both days, weather permitting.<\/p>\n
\nHigh Powered Rocketry Club, NC State University<\/em>
\nLearn about the hobby of High-Powered Rocketry using real-world rocket science, and build your own straw rockets for launching.<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nHow high is Mount Everest? How deep are the oceans? How thick are tectonic plates? You\u2019ll find the answers to all these questions and more much as the club uses the Museum\u2019s giant globe as a scale model of Earth.<\/p>\n
\nNC State University Physics Department<\/em>
\nSpace is all about physics. Come see interesting and interactive physics demonstrations!<\/p>\n
\nWake Audubon Society<\/em>
\nBirds become disoriented by artificial lights. Lights Out is an effort to encourage government, commercial and residential buildings to turn off outside lights and shield inside lights from 11pm to 6am during the peak bird migration periods. (September 15\u2013November 30, and March 15\u2013May 31.)<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences, Visual World Investigate Lab<\/em>
\nMeet one of the engineers who worked directly on the spacecraft that took astronauts to the moon! Hours: 10:30am\u201312:30pm and 1pm\u20133pm.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nOpen for Astronomy Days!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nCan you create an amazing robot or spaceship from found materials? Try your hand at creating your own special machine or recreate a model of the lunar lander or Mars rover!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nMeet Raleigh Astronomy Club members, learn how the club supports astronomy in the greater Raleigh area, check out upcoming events and the Ask an Astronomer booth. An interactive speed of light exhibit will also be on display.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences, Naturalist Center<\/em>
\nLearn about the features common to all meteorites and how to spot meteorite “imposters”! We’ll have examples of both on display in the Naturalist Center.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nExplore a storybook about a little bear exploring his own shadow’s connections to the geometry of a solar eclipse as the Moon and Sun cast a shadow onto Earth. Learn about laws of space and time by participating in this hands-on activity designed primarily for young visitors and their families. Participants move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows.<\/p>\n
\nNC Near Space Research<\/em>
\nNC Near Space Research is group of local hobbyists who fly large weather balloons to 25 miles above the Earth. This is far above aircraft, weather and breathable air, where the sky is dark even in the daytime.<\/p>\n
\nUNC Physics and Astronomy<\/em>
\nMeet real scientific researchers and learn how astrophysicists study the cosmos!<\/p>\n
\nNorth Carolina Academy of Science<\/em>
\nJoin the Academy in the Curiosity Classroom for a fun look at life of extreme environments, from living water bears and vinegar eels to plants small enough to fasten onto necklaces. Activities will feature Mars and Earth\u2019s extreme environments, and colorful crafts \u2014 Pinwheel Galaxy pinwheels, seed planters and draw-your-favorite alien sheets!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nThis interactive exhibit created by two high-school-aged brothers will allow you explore the scale of our universe from the smallest theoretical scales (the Planck length, 1.6 x 10-35<\/sup> meters) to the largest distances of the observable universe (1028<\/sup> meters) and everything in between.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nMake spectacular robot art and give your engineering skills a jump start at this station, where you can learn about the mechanisms used to create Mars rovers!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nSafely look at the Sun through telescopes from Raleigh Astronomy Club members (weather permitting).<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences Birthday Parties<\/em>
\nThis Astronomy Days, NCMNS will be debuting its newest Birthday Party theme. Come by and see us to learn how you can have an out-of-this-world birthday!<\/p>\n
\nPisgah Astronomical Research Institute<\/em>
\nPARI will have a variety of meteorites from their collection for visitors to touch and hold, and will print 3D scale models of meteorite impact craters from places like the Moon and Mars while you watch. You can also learn to remote control one of our radio telescopes and see the signals from supernova remnants! They will share information about their Space Exploration Summer Camps and available scholarships.<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nCelebrate Black History Month by putting yourself in the shoes of some talented space experts. Fix the ISS like astronaut Victor Glover, calculate trajectories like Katherine Johnson and hear about the experiences of Black space voyagers from history through the present.<\/p>\n
\nCapital Quilters Guild of Raleigh<\/em>
\nThe guild will have a hands-on activity to create star-shaped quilt blocks. Examples will be displayed.<\/p>\n
\nMorehead Planetarium and Science Center<\/em>
\nGet a sneak preview of some of the activities available at the annual Statewide Star Party \u2014 35 free sky-watching events throughout April! From the mountains to the coast, celebrate the Sun and Moon by making eclipse art and writing a Moon poem. Get hands on with Morehead’s meteorite collection and touch a rock from outer space!<\/p>\n
\nNC Museum of Natural Sciences<\/em>
\nGet ready for the 2024 solar eclipse by making a model of the Earth, the Sun and the Moon. Learn why the positions of these objects make the Earth so special, and its residents able to see a spectacular show!<\/p>\n
\nRaleigh Astronomy Club<\/em>
\nCome look at photographic views of the Moon and planets through member-owned telescopes. \u00a0Accept the “challenge at the eyepiece” to locate specific features on the Moon. \u00a0See different types of telescopes at work.<\/p>\n
\nUNC Physics and Astronomy<\/em>
\nParticipate in the wonders of physics through fun, hands-on demonstrations and activities!<\/p>\n
\nGirl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines<\/em>
\nThe scouts will be showing pictures and providing information about famous astronauts who were Girl Scouts. They will also have a phases-of-the-moon activity!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"