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Morehead Planetarium And Science Center

'It didn’t feel real until I got in that rocket': UNC student launches into space

By Claire Harutunian | September 1

On Thursday morning UNC senior Karsen Kitchen fulfilled her childhood dream and became the youngest woman to fly to space. Kitchen said the 10-minute ...

'It connects all of us': A walk down Franklin Street

By Brigit Pierce | May 20

While walking down Franklin Street, any newcomer might notice a series of notable shops, restaurants and people — all informing this newcomer of the ...

NC Science Festival makes STEM accessible for all

By Charlie Bagwell | April 14

Eyes to the sky: Campus celebrates partial solar eclipse

By Charlene Wu | April 10

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Keep your eyes on the stars at the Morehead Observatory's guest nights

By Margaret Hungate | November 7

UNC Science Expo returns to Morehead Planetarium this weekend

By Samantha Nichols | March 30

As part of the month-long North Carolina Science Festival, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center will be hosting its annual UNC Science Expo on ...

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center launches 4k laser projection system

By Annie Ham | September 28

After two years of half-capacity shows due to the pandemic, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is eager to re-engage the public with science, ...

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Large animal sculptures part of campus art celebrating UNC Galapagos Center

By Eileen Foster | August 30

Last spring, a series of large, human-sized sculptures were installed to mark the 10-year anniversary of UNC’s Center for Galapagos Studies. The goal ...

Morehead Planetarium and GSK science-based summer camp adjusts to COVID-19 pandemic

By Maris Ava Cruz | July 22

Usually hosted in local libraries and community centers, the GSK Science in the Summer camp, coordinated by Morehead Planetarium, has gone fully remote ...

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Morehead Planetarium helped astronauts reach the moon, it is still on the cutting edge

By Madison Hoffmann | July 17

As NASA prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its historic moon landing mission, we remember the role UNC played in educating and training the ...

Morehead Planetarium aims to increase inclusivity with sensory-friendly show

By Brandon Gianikos | March 18

As part of the Autism Awareness Evening, the Morehead Planetarium will adjust the sound and lighting of one of their shows to create a more comfortable ...

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's an experimental film at Morehead Planetarium!

By Aaron Sugarman | February 26

Aily Nash has curated two films to show at Morehead Planetarium to make attendees question what art can be and experience art in a different way.

Morehead Planetarium trained astronaut Charlie Duke, celebrating 50 years since moon walk

By Maydha Devarajan | February 24

“It's a human being going to another place and coming back to tell you what they found, to tell you how they felt, to tell you things that no other ...

We're over the moon about this Valentine's Day Show at Morehead Planetarium

By Maddie Ellis | February 7

"I think everyone should be able to know something about the universe and appreciate its beauty.”

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Try Yoga Under the Stars for a 'cosmic' yoga experience at Morehead Planetarium

By Elizabeth Thompson | January 30

“Yoga is really about being mindful, and science shows that doing meditation or reflection can help you in your day to day life,” said Sarah Brown, ...

Chapel Hill gears up for Halloween festivities

By Henry Haney | October 23

The Town's preparations are in full swing with Halloween-themed planetarium shows, food trucks and safety strategies for Franklin Street.

Morehead Planetarium has rich history

By Alexandra Blazevich | July 11

For almost 70 years, Morehead Planetarium has been the place for everything from astronaut training to class field trips to romantic stargazing. ...

Astronaut Jim Lovell received a standing ovation at the beginning of his speech in Memorial Hall on Thursday night.

Captain James Lovell speaks at Morehead Planetarium

By Mark Burnett | April 7

Captain James Lovell came back to Morehead Planetarium on Thursday to give a talk on his multiple space flights and the notorious Apollo 13 flight to ...

Morehead Planetarium plans over $6 million renovation

By Molly Looman | April 3

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is beginning an over $6 million renovation of their building.

Art exhibit at Morehead Planetarium shows connection between science and art

By Tiffani Gibbs | March 10

On Thursday evening, Beautiful Brain: Neuroscience+Art was held at the Morehead Planetarium.