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Welcome to our Planetarium. Your gateway to the stars! Serving as the hub for astronomy and space science education at Radford University and beyond, we offer free public shows and host numerous K-12 and community groups throughout the year. Come explore the universe with us at the Center for the Sciences (925 East Main Street) on the beautiful main campus of Radford University.
Spring semester, 2025
We will have shows every Thursday evening at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and then Sundays at 4 p.m. There will be no shows March 8-16 due to Radford University's spring break.
Our shows are open to the public and free. Our goal is education in all things astronomical, and everyone is welcome at regular public showings.
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Planetarium Location Map:
- 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
- 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.
- Parking for the evening (7pm) and Saturday morning shows in Lots C and B is free.
- Parking for daytime shows:
- There are 4 metered spaces in Lots C and B, next to the Center for the Sciences.
- There are also several metered spaces in the portion of Parking Lot A that lies directly between Martin Hall and Main Street.
- You can also pick up a free parking day pass by dropping by the Radford University Parking office in Heth Hall, or the Radford University Police Station (intersection of University Drive and Main Street).
- We have hearing-assist receivers for our sound system--please bring your own earphones (1/16 inch [3.5mm] stereo jack).
- No food or drinks allowed in the planetarium!
For more information, contact Planetarium Director Dr. Rhett Herman at rherman@radford.edu.
Schedule a Group Visit
Special group showings for groups of 20 or more people may be arranged by contacting Dr. Rhett Herman at rherman@radford.edu (email preferred) or calling (540) 831-5441.
Who
This event is for all ages.
Cost
FREEHow
Just show up.
