Morehead Planetarium and Science Center 919-962-1236

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, one of the largest planetariums in the United States, is located on the north end of the campus of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Morehead Center Building and grounds, complete with a 68-foot, domed Star Theater and Zeiss Model VI Star Projector, scientific exhibits and classrooms, 24-inch Cassegrain reflecting telescope and observation decks, Visitors’ Center, art galleries, rose gardens and the massive sundial were built for students of all ages with all interests. The Morehead Center is located near several other attractions in Chapel Hill.

Many of the planetarium’s shows are completely original, written and produced on location at the Morehead Center.