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Morehead Planetarium opens new exhibit that highlights lesser-known STEM pioneers

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has opened a new exhibit that highlights the contributions of lesser-known scientists, including women and scientists of color.

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Morehead Planetarium to reopen Nov. 7
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
, Go Ask Mom editor

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center has opened a new exhibit that highlights the contributions of lesser-known scientists, including women and scientists of color.

The first phase of Hidden No More explores the relationship between light and color through hands-on activities, virtual reality experiences and other pieces. Visitors also will learn about the works of two scientists.

They include Kamal al-Din al-Farisi, a Persian Muslim scientists who made discoveries about optics and number theory before he died in 1319. The other is Mercedes Lopez-Morales, an astrophysicist at Harvard.

The three-phase project will include future phases that will focus on discoveries and inventions connected to light and energy and, finally, exhibits that will focus on the interplay between light and time.

Morehead's website has more information, including a look at the stories of 100 STEM pioneers.

Check out these two Morehead-made videos about two other groundbreakers.

Morehead Planetarium is open to visitors with both planetarium shows and exhibits, some which opened in the fall. Before you go, check Morehead's website to learn about the safety measures that remain in place for visitors.

Tickets are $12.95 for kids ages 3 to 12 and $14.95 for adults. The price includes a ticket to see both a planetarium show and the exhibits during a two-hour window.

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