Morehead Planetarium: Reopening a universe of possibilities

Posted Jul 24, 2021
For more than 70 years, the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has helped children from across North Carolina dream of outer space and has even helped some astronauts train to get there. Now, after an extensive multi-year renovation, Morehead Planetarium is prepared to continue sharing the wonders of space and science with North Carolinians. (UNC.edu)

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