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News

Sundial representing time. Clever.
Summer schedule begins May 25
Especially for you: a new fulldome planetarium show and a new exhibit!
Take a peek at three planets!
Join us for skywatching on June 15.
Registration's open for Middle School Science Club
This year-long program includes lab tours, experiments, visits with guest scientists and more.
Crystal Harden wins state award for STEM education
Harden is Morehead's director of external programs, including DESTINY, PLANETS, SIS and Minds On.

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6/15
Skywatching at Jordan Lake State Park

6/19
Starry Nights: Summer Skies

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Saturday, December 1

Planetarium Shows

dome icon Fulldome Digital Theater
10:30 AM
dome icon Magic Tree HouseĀ® Space Mission
11:30 AM
dome icon The Longest Night
12:30 PM
dome icon Solar System Odyssey
1:30 PM
dome icon Astronaut
2:30 PM
dome icon Galileo

Science Stage

11:30 AM
Science LIVE! Phenomenal Physics
12:30 PM
Science 360 Truth Behind 2012
1:30 PM
Science LIVE! Magnificent Matter
2:30 PM
Science LIVE! Human Body Test

Exhibits

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