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All of our events are free, open to the public, and include free, convenient parking in the Copernicus Parking garage. For a campus map and directions to campus, click here. Please note that the Planetarium does not have a street address to plug into your GPS, but the parking garage is located on Paul Manafort Drive.

 
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We book planetarium shows, observing sessions, lectures, and hands-on activities for organizations and school groups at your request absolutely free!

However, we do not book birthday parties or other non-astronomical events.

Please allow at least 2 weeks lead time for scheduling. All scheduling blocks are on a first-come basis.

 

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    Planetarium Shows and Events:

    On Saturday May 5 and 19 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:

     On Saturday May 5 and 19, 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.

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