© 2026
Virginia's Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Matt Kelly
/
UVA Communications
The flight of Artemis II has inspired a new generation of Americans to think about space, but even before NASA returned to rocket travel, astronomers at the University of Virginia were hoping to learn more about the universe with the help of a new telescope.
More Local News
Live results from the Associated Press
A benefit for being a monthly sustaining donor.
Want the CommonWx newsletter delivered to your inbox?
A weekday news podcast hosted by Jeff Bossert
Concerts, Arts Exhibits, Community Events and More
The Met Opera season on WVTF Music begins Dec. 6th.