On International Science Center & Science Museum Day, Saturday, November 10th, 2018, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, 250 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, is offering free admission to planetarium shows in exchange for a donation.
Donations will go to Robeson Planetarium and Science Center, in Lumberton, which has been closed twice due to flooding from hurricanes. Most recently, Robeson Planetarium was damaged during Hurricane Florence and has yet to reopen.
Bring in one of the listed donations and receive free admission to one of Morehead Planetariums’ shows, at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., or 4 p.m., on Saturday, November 10th.
- Binoculars
- Science Dolls
- Science Kits
- Power Strips
- Tennis Balls
- School Supplies
- Cleaning Supplies
Please bring your donation to the gift shop and exchange it for a ticket to the program of your choice.
In addition, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., there will be lots of science activities and exhibits going on, and they’re free to experience.
Here are the programs:
12:30 p.m.: Tony Rice, JPL/Solar System Ambassador (Science Stage)
1-4 p.m.: Science Activities (Exhibits)
1:30 p.m.: We Are Stars (Full Dome Theater)
1:30 p.m.: Science LIVE! Phenomenal Physics (Science Stage)
2:30 p.m.: Carolina Skies with Ken Brandt from Robeson Planetarium (Full Dome Theater)
2:30 p.m.: Science LIVE! Magnificent Matter (Science Stage)
4:00 p.m.: Star Families: Native American Sky Stories (Full Dome Theater)
Looking to help Robeson Planetarium and Science Center further? Check out some of the items they still need to get their planetarium back up and running:
- Floor Lights – String LED
- Line for VR
- Folding Chairs
- Portable A/C and heater
- Telescopes
- Tables (cafeteria style)
- Desk and chair
- Solar Telescope
To donate any of these items or to find out how you can help contact Ken Brandt, 910-671-6015.
