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Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Planetarium and Historic and Protected Site
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill
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    Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau
    "Stargaze with the best, @MoreheadPlanet staff, at Jordan Lake."(2 Tips)
    Carlos L.
    "Almost all the astronauts"(2 Tips)
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  • NASA
    NASADecember 7, 2010
    Once a month, the Planetarium offers their "Starry Nights" series on a wide range of topics. The "Paddling Under the Stars" series gives attendees a unique combination of night kayaking & stargazing. Read more
  • The News & Observer
    The News & ObserverJuly 20, 2012
    After 42 years, the Zeiss VI Star Projector was retired on May 6, 2011 in favor of a digital system, which offers shows with eight times the resolution of most high-definition televisions. Read more
    Upvoted Jan 6
  • Jordan G.heart icon on user image
    Jordan GrosecloseJanuary 17, 2015
    Great for a unique date or a fun, educational place to take your kids. They do a fun Valentine's Day show.
  • Tony R.
    Tony RiceSeptember 15, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check the website for special events . Special lectures from visiting authors and for events like the transit of Venus and the landing of the mars rover.
  • Pedro C.heart icon on user image
    Pedro CoelhoSeptember 17, 2015
    A lot of stuff about human space flight, activities about water and daily presentations about everything related to science!
  • Carlos L.
    Carlos LerzundyAugust 9, 2014
    Almost all the astronauts who flew on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions were trained here at Morehead Planetarium in celestial recognition.
  • Evan R.
    Evan RossNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The new "Solar System Odyssey" show is awesome! Definitely a must see, especially if you have younger children.
  • Carlos L.
    Carlos LerzundyAugust 9, 2014
    Your are looking at the same dome that Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, members of the first mission to land on the moon, once did!
  • Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Stargaze with the best, @MoreheadPlanet staff, at Jordan Lake. Great affordable date night! Dinner and a show...skywatch! Read more
  • Evan R.
    Evan RossAugust 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The "Galileo" show is awesome! Definitely a must-see.
  • The Daily Tar Heel
    The Daily Tar HeelAugust 11, 2010
    Before they walked on the moon, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin studied astronomy at UNC. From 1959 to 1975, all NASA astronauts trained at the planetarium.
  • Morehead Planetarium
    Check the online schedule for showtimes.
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