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Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium

Located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University, the Hummel Planetarium was opened in 1988 utilizing a Spitz Space Voyager projection system under a 67 1/2-foot dome; it is currently one of the largest and most sophisticated planetariums in the United States. The facility's projectors are capable of creating a sky as seen from any point on Earth up to 100,000 years in the past or future.

The planetarium offers a variety of school and public programs, and special events throughout the year; a star show provides an assortment of astronomical information and a night sky presentation. A 4.5 watt, multi-gas laser system is used for special laser light shows.

Open evenings, Thursday through Sunday; closed major holidays.

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Location	Kit Carson Drive Richmond Kentucky 40475
Phone	859-622-1547
Email	cory.anderson@eku.edu
Website	http://www.planetarium.eku.edu --> The Arnim D. Hummel Planetarium, located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky, is open each week for School Programs, Public Programs, and Special Events. Laser Shows are also presented. Please see our posted schedule. You can contact us directly by calling 859 622-1547 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday ...