Free Planetarium Show: Arcs to Auroras
Venue: Radford University Planetarium, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
The Radford University Planetarium presents a Free Planetarium Show titled "Arcs to Auroras" with three screenings on Saturday, February 22, 2025 and Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Show Schedule:
• Saturday, February 22nd at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM
• Sunday, February 23rd at 4:00 PM

"Arcs to Auroras" tells audiences how Earth's magnetic field protects our planet from energetic particles from the Sun and galaxy, and how the magnetic field also protects the water in our atmosphere from being swept away by the solar wind.

Arcs to Auroras is 23 minutes long and is produced by the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Shows will start with a live presentation about the sky and our neighborhood in space and will continue with a full dome show.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

The Radford University Planetarium is located at 925 East Main Street in Radford, VA.

For more information, visit: http://www.radford.edu/artis-college-science-technology/planetarium/index.html or https://www.facebook.com/radfordplanetarium or https://www.instagram.com/radforduplanetarium/ or call 540-831-5652.

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