Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Day

Explore space science with telescope viewing, meteorite displays, and interactive galaxy mapping projects at the museum.

Explore the universe without leaving Raleigh at our Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Day. FREE and open to the public. Learn more: https://ncmns.net/4ikH6kA See meteorites that traveled through space and map spiral galaxies for a collaborative science project. Look through telescopes with the Raleigh Astronomy Club and meet Appalachian State University students sharing new astrophysics research. Head of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab, Dr. Rachel Smith shares new observations of massive young stars, including a rare “runaway” star. Then hear from Assistant Head of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab, Dr. Patrick Treuthardt on how volunteers and AI work together to map the arms of tens of thousands of galaxies.