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A Virtual Tour of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

Explore a world-class rare isotope laboratory where nuclei are smashed into a target at half the speed of light! Our new 1,500-foot-long linear accelerator and the research spaces inside MSU’s Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) will be revealed with images, 3D models, and animations projected on the dome of the planetarium. Our “virtual tour” takes you to many locations that would normally be inaccessible!

Presented by:

  • Zachary Constan, Outreach Coordinator, FRIB, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Physics, Astronomy, and Chemistry
  • Choose Your Own Campus Adventure 2

For more information:

Read more about A Virtual Tour of the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/18/2026 12:00 - 4:00 PM

    Location: Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

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