This trip exposes you to Science in Chapel Hill at the Morehead Planetarium & Science Center, splendor with a guided tour of the Duke Chapel, an awe inspiring gothic style towering church and a walk through the historic Sara P Duke Gardens. Both experiences take place in the heart of each campus, UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University so that by the end of the day you will really have an appreciation of the famous rivalry between the UNC Tarheels and Duke Blue Devils. You might even be tempted to become a fan of one of these teams!
We begin the day by joining the millions who have experienced the Carolina Skies Planetarium show.
“Carolina Skies” will take us on a guided tour of the nighttime sky as it appears on that very night above North Carolina. We learn how to identify celestial objects visible to the naked eye and learn about the legends and myths created by ancient cultures to explain the astronomical phenomena observed by those cultures. Currently, “Carolina Skies” shows also include an exciting “fly-out” experience that travels beyond our Solar System into the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond into our universe!
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It is the responsibility of each passenger to find a replacement for their trip if they need to cancel and wish to receive a refund. Patty will maintain a "wait list" to assist with this.
This trip involves a little bit of walking and standing at the Duke Chapel and in the Duke Gardens.
8:45am- Departure from the Compass Pointe Wellness Center - There will be one rest stop break en route.
11:15am - Arrive at Morehead Planetarium. Enjoy exhibits followed by the "Carolina Skies" show.
2:30pm - Guided tour of Duke Chapel - following the tour, take a walk through the Duke Gardens or get a bite to eat at the Brohead Center.
4:30pm - Depart Duke Campus for Leland
7pm - Approximate arrival time at Compass Pointe