It's not a myth. NC Science Festival

Adam and Jamie are coming to UNC! Find out more »

Astronaut Planetarium Show

Experience a rocket launch from the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from inside the human body to outside the International Space Station! Find out more »

Magic Tree House Planetarium Show

The new fulldome version of Magic Tree House Space Mission launches on June 15! Find out more »

Skywatching Camps & Activities

Morehead's fun, free monthly skywatching sessions are a perfect way to spend an evening with family and friends! Find out more »

News

Adam and Jamie are coming to UNC!
NEW TICKETS RELEASED ON SEPT. 1!

Very tiny things
Nikon's "Small World" exhibit arrives at Morehead in September.

Big news for "Starry NIghts"
We're adding more programs PLUS a family version!

August: Return of the Mars hoax.
Stop the madness. Stop the e-mail.

Events

9/11-
9/26

NC Science Festival
Celebrate science across North Carolina with performances, activities and so much more!

9/11

Skywatching Session
Join Morehead educators for this FREE informal session!

9/14

Starry Nights
Discover the "Fall Skies" under the planetarium dome! Learn to identify bright stars and constellations best seen in autumn.

9/15

Beginning Skywatching
This six-week course introduces naked-eye skywatching under the planetarium dome!

9/18

Star Families
Discover the "Fall Skies" at this family science program. Learn how to identify constellations and planets best seen in autumn.

9/19

An Afternoon with Adam and Jamie
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, hosts of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters," will share stories and special video outtakes from the show!

9/21

10 Americans: An Evening with Ken Cook
Which 287 chemicals were found in the blood of 10 Americans? Learn about dangerous toxins and environmental health at this presentation.

9/22

Beginning Skywatching
This six-week course introduces naked-eye skywatching under the planetarium dome!

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Plan Your Visit

Morehead
Planetarium and Science Center
250 E. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC

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Schedule

September 2010

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Today, September 2

Planetarium Shows

Fulldome Digital Theater

9:00 AM

-5:00 PM Morehead Closed for Maintenance

Science Stage

No events scheduled.

Exhibits

No exhibits open.