Planetarium Shows at Western Connecticut State University
The Biology Department at Western Connecticut State University will host Fall planetarium shows at the WCSU Planetarium and Observatory on WCSU Westside Campus, located on 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, CT.
Suggested Donations are greatly appreciated to help support Astronomy outreach and the public Planetarium Shows.
The planetarium show will be held on:
Saturday September 12, 2026
Welcoming the Autumnal Equinox
12:00-1:00 pm: Astronomy Educational Activities
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Welcoming the Autumnal Equinox Planetarium Show
2:00- 2:30 pm: Astronomy Educational Activities
Saturday October 17, 2026
Halloween Skies
12:30 - 1:00pm: Astronomy Educational Activities
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Halloween Skies Planetarium Show
Saturday November 14, 2026
Late Autumn Skies
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Late Autumn Skies Planetarium Show
Saturday December 5, 2026
Winterlights: Stars and Symbols of Winter Solstice
1:00 - 2:00 pm: Winterlights: Stars and Symbols Winter Solstice
WCSU Planetarium Shows are a live presentation which will highlight interesting celestial events each month. Admission is free and the public is invited, but online advanced reservations are required due to the limited seating in the planetarium. Seating capacity for each show is 40. No food or beverages allowed inside.
Limited accessible parking is provided adjacent to the observatory building, in front of Pinney Hall, and general parking available on University Boulevard.Planetarium shows are appropriate for adults and children age 5 and older.
Telescope viewing will not be available during the Fall 2026 shows.
Events are weather permitted. If a show is cancelled you will be notified via-email.
Halloween SkiesPlease indicate how many people will be attending. Select "Add" button up to 4 times. You'll only be able to reserve for a maximum of 4 people per reservation.
Late Autumn SkiesPlease indicate how many people will be attending. Select "Add" button up to 4 times. You'll only be able to reserve for a maximum of 4 people per reservation.
Winterlights: Stars and Symbols of the Winter SolsticePlease indicate how many people will be attending. Select "Add" button up to 4 times. You'll only be able to reserve for a maximum of 4 people per reservation.
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