Planetarium Show "The Dark Matter Mystery" (CANCELLED)
Venue: Radford University Planetarium, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Event Types: Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free

Description:
UPDATE: Due to the winter weather, this show has been cancelled.

Radford University Planetarium presents "The Dark Matter Mystery" with five performances starting on Thursday, January 22, 2026 and continuing through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Schedule of Showings:
• Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 PM
• Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 AM
• Saturday, January 24th at 1:00 PM
• Sunday, January 25th at 4:00 PM

What holds the universe together? What are the building blocks of the so-called "glue" we have not yet found, that makes the universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer this question. We know that approximately a quarter of the universe is filled with a mysterious glue - dark matter. We know that it is out there, we see its gravitational effects, but we have no clue what it is made out of, yet.

This show takes you on the biggest quest in astrophysics. You will see why we know this mysterious dark matter exists and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches astro particle physics has to offer. Join scientists who hunt for dark matter, searching both in space as well as deep underground.

"The Dark Mattery Mystery" is 38 minutes long and was produced by our friends at the Planetarium Laupheim in Germany.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

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

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

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