Planned Giving
The gift that keeps on giving. By making a planned gift, you can make a lasting impact on Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, and on science education in North Carolina…
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Employment Opportunities
…annual operating budget and periodic comprehensive fundraising campaigns. Applications close August 21, 2024. Apply at unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/284669. To view and apply for available positions at Morehead, visit the UNC careers website….
Field Trip & Reservation FAQs
…NC Dept. of Revenue issued Tax Exemption Certificate Number (6 digits, no dashes or spaces) for verification. If your tax exempt number is valid, sales tax can be removed from…
NCSciFest sets new Guinness World Record
…Carolina, the Festival had to postpone or cancel over 800 events in April for public and K-12 audiences due to the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In place of an…
Take a walk through the solar system—in your own neighborhood.
…Take 10 big steps to get to Mercury. Pack a very special spacesuit for Mercury’s daytime side, where temperatures can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit. At night it can be more…
Happy birthday, Durham! Your city flag is astronomically wonderful.
April 26, 2020 By Amy Sayle Durham, North Carolina, which celebrates its birthday today, has an astronomical connection you can see for yourself in tonight’s sky. The seven stars of…
Morehead awarded $50,000 grant to provide science education resources for rural NC
…Research shows that there are a number gaps in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) knowledge and participation among students in rural communities like northeastern North Carolina. Sociocultural and systemic factors…
Tips for viewing the 2019 Geminid meteor shower
…view, cutting down on the total number you’ll see. You can still enjoy a meteor viewing outing, as long as you adjust your expectations. Credit: Matt Lochansky Viewing tips: Choose…
Yoga Under the Stars: Benefits beyond the mat
…mainstay in our self-care and mindful practices? Research has shown that it has positive benefits including mental and physical health. You may be familiar with the basic stretching and meditative breathing…
Halloween at Morehead
…Tickets 4:30 p.m. – Buy Tickets Stop by for a Halloween event of family fun, rain or shine. Tickets for the star show are $5 and are available now online. Space is…