Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Public planetarium at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, US.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a public observatory on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill, with a large dome theater inside. The space uses advanced projection technology to display astronomical shows and cosmic discoveries in an immersive way.
The planetarium opened in 1949 and ranks among the earliest of its kind in the United States, where it combined science with education. Over the following decades, it became a major training center and deeply shaped how astronomy education developed in the region.
The place has been a gathering spot for local schools and families for decades, where they explore astronomy together. You can see how deeply this institution is woven into the community's approach to science education.
You can reach the space through East Franklin Street on the university campus, where parking and walkways are clearly marked. Shows run regularly throughout the week, so plan to arrive early and check the schedule ahead of time.
The center served as a training facility where NASA astronauts learned celestial navigation during the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. Most visitors today do not realize they are walking through a place where future space explorers once trained.
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