Astronomy Archives - South Carolina State Museum

State Museum Launches New Planetarium Experience: “Man and the Moon”

Posted by SCSM on Mar 31, 2022 in Astronomy, Education, Planetarium, SC in Space | Comments Off on State Museum Launches New Planetarium Experience: “Man and the Moon”

New limited-time planetarium experience exploring the Apollo 16 lunar mission and more! Showing April 2 – 30 ONLY

Let’s Learn About Annular Solar Eclipses!

Posted by SCSM on Jun 6, 2021 in Astronomy | Comments Off on Let’s Learn About Annular Solar Eclipses!

An annular solar eclipse will occur on June 10th. Learn more about this type of eclipse and whether or not we will be able view it here in South Carolina.

Q & A with Apollo Astronaut Gen. Charles Duke

Posted by SCSM on Jul 10, 2019 in Astronomy, SC in Space | Comments Off on Q & A with Apollo Astronaut Gen. Charles Duke

More than fifty years ago the world stood still as history was made when Apollo 11 touched down on the moon and three brave American...

Apollo 11’s Journey to the Moon

Posted by SCSM on Jun 28, 2019 in Astronomy, SC in Space | Comments Off on Apollo 11’s Journey to the Moon

Explore the history of Apollo 11 and learn about Apollo 16 astronaut, Charles Duke and other notable South Carolinians who contributed to the Apollo program.