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Welcome to the Radford University Planetarium
We've come to the end of the summer and are closed until early September, once the regular fall semester starts for Radford University. We really enjoyed all of the summer groups that we were able to host, and look forward to seeing everyone this coming fall. Look for our regular shows to restart then, along with some special additional shows and events.
Visitors: Free parking is available in Parking Lots C and B (next to the planetarium) after 6 p.m. on weekdays, and all day on weekends. For the Tuesday/Thursday afternoon shows there are a couple of meters in Lots C and B. However, it's best to park in Lot E across University Drive bridge and then take the 5-minute walk back over the bridge to the planetarium.
- Location: Center for the Sciences room M75 (Main Street level). Enter through the doors from Parking Lot C. Click on the map for a larger image.
- All shows are free and everyone is welcome to come join us!
- Seating capacity: 55 visitors (this is an absolute fire-code limit)
- All shows include a tour of the nighttime sky using our full-dome projection system. Some shows will also have a full-dome, professionally produced show on an astronomical topic. The shows are described below.
- No reservations required for the Tuesday/Thursday 4pm and 7pm shows, or the Saturday 10:30am shows. However, if you have a group of 35 or more please email/call ahead (24+ hours) to be sure there isn't another large group coming for the same show.
- We have hearing-assist receivers for our sound system--please bring your own earphones (1/16 inch [3.5mm] stereo jack).
- No food/drinks allowed in the planetarium!
For more information, contact Planetarium Director Dr. Rhett Herman at rherman@radford.edu.
Schedule a Group Visit
During the regular semesters special showings may be arranged for groups with a minimum size of 20. If you have a group that would like to visit the planetarium, please contact Dr. Rhett Herman at rherman@radford.edu (email preferred) or 540-831-5441. Please note that we will try to accommodate these requests based on our availability for the date and time requested.
Upcoming Shows
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"Cosmology" »
Thursday Jan 24
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
After a tour of the sky, come join us as we address the Big Questions: How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? What might its ultimate fate be? Where do we fit in with the broader picture? Explore some of the big questions in this original show narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. "Cosmology" is produced by the Casper Planetarium and is approximately 25 minutes long. -
"Saturday kids' show + 'Story Time from Space' " »
Saturday Jan 26
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Start with a tour of the nighttime sky, seeing the stars, constellations, and planets that are visible in the sky now. Then sit back and enjoy "Story Time From Space" as astronauts on the International Space Station read stories to you! They will also tell you a bit about their lives and their work on this amazing orbiting science platform. "Story Time from Space" is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation. -
"Cosmology" »
Monday Jan 28
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After a tour of the sky, come join us as we address the Big Questions: How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? What might its ultimate fate be? Where do we fit in with the broader picture? Explore some of the big questions in this original show narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. "Cosmology" is produced by the Casper Planetarium and is approximately 25 minutes long. -
"Cosmology" »
Tuesday Jan 29
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
After a tour of the sky, come join us as we address the Big Questions: How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? What might its ultimate fate be? Where do we fit in with the broader picture? Explore some of the big questions in this original show narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. "Cosmology" is produced by the Casper Planetarium and is approximately 25 minutes long. -
"Cosmology" »
Wednesday Jan 30
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
After a tour of the sky, come join us as we address the Big Questions: How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? What might its ultimate fate be? Where do we fit in with the broader picture? Explore some of the big questions in this original show narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. "Cosmology" is produced by the Casper Planetarium and is approximately 25 minutes long. -
"Cosmology" »
Thursday Jan 31
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
After a tour of the sky, come join us as we address the Big Questions: How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving? What might its ultimate fate be? Where do we fit in with the broader picture? Explore some of the big questions in this original show narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. "Cosmology" is produced by the Casper Planetarium and is approximately 25 minutes long.