Copernican Observatory and Planetarium

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Planetarium Shows: See also the IYA page for special events

On Saturday November 21 at 8 PM, we will have our regularly scheduled free show in our planetarium.

For planetarium shows, seating is first come, first served. The planetarium is located in Copernicus Hall (Building 23 on the campus map). Convenient parking is in the Copernicus (South) garage (building 17).

Observatory Events: See also the IYA page for special events

On Saturday November 21, join us for a free observing session directly afterward the planetarium show (observing is weather permitting: we need a clear sky).

The observatory is located on the roof of Copernicus Hall. Take the elevators to the 5th or 6th floor and follow the signs.

Other events: See the IYA page for upcoming hands-on workshops for families

One astronomer's opinion on the Pluto reclassification

Astronomical Anniversaries This Month:

Nov 2 (1917) Mount Wilson's 100-inch telescope views the universe for the first time.

Nov 3 (1957) Laika the dog becomes first living creature to orbit the earth.

Nov 8 (1656) Edmund Halley born.

Nov 9 (1934) Carl Sagan born.

Nov 18 (1923) Alan Shepard born.

Nov 20 (1889) Edwin Hubble born.

Nov 30 (1954) Elizabeth Hodges hit by meteorite in Alabama.

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