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All of our events are free, open to the public, and include free, convenient parking in the Copernicus Parking garage.

 
Saturn, seen through our 16" scope
 

Remember that we do book special events (including planetarium shows, observing sessions, lectures, and hands-on activities) for organizations and school groups at your request absolutely free!

Interested in doing real science but you don't have a professional observatory (or even a telescope)? Check out the Citizen Sky Project!

 

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    Thinking about "buying" a star for someone? Read this important webpage from the International Astronomical Union first!

    Feeling a little lost in space? Check our these beginner-friendly links recommended by CCSU students

    Help us spread stamp out the 2012 hysteria. Book a free lecture for your public group, either at CCSU or your facility (within 25 miles of CCSU only; computer and projector required). Call 860-832-2938 to book.
     

    Planetarium Shows:

    On Saturday February 6 and 20 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:

    If the skies are clear, we will be observing Mars on Monday and Wednesday, February 1 and 3, 7-8 PM.

    On Saturday February 6 and 20, 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.

    One astronomer's opinion on the Pluto reclassification

    Astronomical Anniversaries This Month:

    January 27: Apollo 1 astronauts die in prelaunch test (1967)

    January 28: Shuttle Challenger tragedy (1986)

    January 31: Explorer 1, first American satellite, launched (1958)

    February 1: Shuttle Columbia tragedy (2003)

    February 4: Clyde Tombaugh born (1906). Discovered Pluto.

    February 15: Galileo born (1564)

    February 18: Pluto discovered (1930)

    February 19: Nicolaus Copernicus born (1473)

    February 20: John Glenn orbits Earth (1962)

     

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