Copernican Planetarium and Observatory

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Copernican Planetarium and Observatory

Official FB page for the Copernican Planetarium & Observatory at CCSU. We offer FREE public planetarium shows every month except July.

We also offer FREE shows by appointment for civic groups and schools.

05/19/2026

Coming soon!

05/02/2026

04/18/2026

Coming soon to a planetarium near you!

03/18/2026

https://ccsuniverse.wordpress.com/2026/03/18/demystifying-the-vernal-equinox/

Directional change in the position of sunrise over the year. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day, Dec. 21, 2005. Image by Anthony Ayiomamitis. After a long, cold, snowy winter, New Englanders are wel…

03/09/2026

Pluto would not be denied!

03/03/2026

CCSU is closing at noon today due to the weather, so the 12:15 planetarium show is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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02/28/2026

https://ccsuniverse.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/lunar-eclipse-for-early-risers/

A previous lunar eclipse seen from CCSU If the weather cooperates, the first stages of a total lunar eclipse will be visible from Connecticut before sunrise on Tuesday, March 3. Sometimes called a …

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New Britain, CT

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(860) 832-2950

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https://sites.ccsu.edu/astronomy/

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