MEDIA ADVISORY: Radford University Planetarium to host Artemis I viewing
Radford, VA (09/02/2022) — The Radford University Planetarium is hosting a live-stream watch of NASA's Artemis I launch on Saturday, Sept. 3, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visitors will be able to see the launch overhead with a 360-degree view on the Planetarium's dome. The Artemis I rocket is the first test of NASA's mission to extend human existence to our moon and beyond.
The Radford University Planetarium is a state-of-the-art Digistar 7 system with a 10-meter-diameter dome.
To learn more about Saturday's Artemis event, contact Department of Physics Professor Rhett Herman at rherman@radford.edu.
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Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 8,998 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. With over 300 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,100 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.
