Embark on the ‘Ultimate Voyage’ with Morehead’s new fulldome show
CHAPEL HILL, NC (Feb. 17, 2023) — Ever wondered if there could be life on Mars? Or how humans could one day live on another planet other than Earth?…
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Explore the universe with a new bilingual exhibit
…What types of tools do scientists use? Reveal hidden images using the same tools NASA scientists employ to explore the otherwise invisible forces and energy of the universe. Exhibits are…
How to view the 2022 Geminid meteor shower
…But expect this year’s moonlight to reduce the number. Lower your expectations even further if, like most of us, you’re contending with artificial light pollution, too. Check the weather. You will…
Skywatching FAQs
…Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, the Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS), and the Raleigh Astronomy Club (RAC). If skies permit, a Morehead educator will use a green laser…
Accessibility
Maps Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a unit of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). UNC provides downloadable maps in PDF format to help visitors locate…
Why it’s worth losing sleep over the partial lunar eclipse on Nov. 19, 2021
…equipment. You don’t need a special location. You don’t even need dark skies. Just walk outside and find the Moon. For North Carolina viewers, the Moon will be high in…
How to view the 2021 Perseid meteor shower
…Morehead’s skywatching page. We hope to see you at a skywatching event this fall! YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE… See the International Space Station fly over North Carolina on Monday evening,…
See the International Space Station fly over North Carolina on Monday evening, July 12, 2021
…clear skies. Check NASA’s Spot the Station website to get the details for your location. The entire eastern U.S. can see this particular pass of the space station if the…
Group Visits
…public hours, you may purchase group tickets at a discount by calling the box office (919.843.7997). Group rate tickets are available when purchased by phone more than 2 weeks in…
You’re invited to a Star Party! April 16 & 17, 2021
…from NC Space Grant and with the support of 35 Star Party hosts from the mountains to the coast, including parks, libraries, historic sites, nature centers, museums, planetariums, and colleges…