10/14/08Welcome to the home of the future. It's called the MorningStar, and it gets all of its power from the sun. The MorningStar is now located in front of the Centre County Visitor's Center, where it will serve Penn State in two ways: as a laboratory to develop a better understanding of the best technologies and systems for the Pennsylvania climate; and as a center for green outreach, where students can receive training to give public tours and raise awareness about energy-efficient building and living. This weekend the MorningStar officially opens its doors to the public, with guided tours available from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. The home will then be open for drop-in tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.