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THE TOWN OF NEW CANAAN

ROTARY CLUB OF NEW CANAAN

MARTHA HARPER

SUE & DAVID SQUIER

WILLIAM MALONE

JENNIFER & RYAN RAY

THE CHIMERA FAMILY

ADRIENNE HEPLER

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THE YAO FAMILY

THE SILVER FAMILY

JOCELYN WALLS

MARK STRACHAN

~ THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS ~ THE TOWN OF NEW CANAAN ROTARY CLUB OF NEW CANAAN MARTHA HARPER SUE & DAVID SQUIER WILLIAM MALONE JENNIFER & RYAN RAY THE CHIMERA FAMILY ADRIENNE HEPLER CLICK TO SEE FULL LIST OF SUPPORTERS THE YAO FAMILY THE SILVER FAMILY JOCELYN WALLS MARK STRACHAN

Revitalize the Asset.

Invest in the Future.

Thank you for joining us in transforming the original 1971 New Canaan High School planetarium into a space with limitless educational opportunities for students and our community.

The 51 year old planetarium is currently undergoing major modernization to support the needs of today’s students funded by the town and community.

The Star campaign has officially ended. For additional inquiries, please contact info@renovatethedome.com.

Transforming into The Dome

5/4/23: Removal of chairs
5/4/23: Original dome panel
8/10/23: New dome panels installed
8/10/23: Seamless new dome panels
8/10/23: New dome panels
8/31/23: New dome panels and new carpet installed
9/18/23: Dome lights installed
9/18/23: New room lighting
9/19/23: Lighting

Thank You!

Parents, friends and our town have stepped up in a big way. In true New Canaan fashion, the community has come together and raised the $850,000 needed to transform the space.

Spitz Digistar 7 Demo Feedback

"The planetarium is one of New Canaan's best kept secrets. Kudos to you for inviting the public. I love the idea of opening it up to all the schools and the public."

Sue Benko
"I was very impressed seeing how much you can do and how it can be incorporated into different curriculum areas."

Ronna Van Veghel
"I was impressed not only with the level of technology to look at the stars and planets in our galaxy, but also the systems ability to cross over into other studies at NCHS including Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences."

Steve Karl
“From the Space race in the 1960's, to the Space Shuttle, the Space station, the Hubble telescope, and now the stunning images from the James Webb space telescope, we have been fortunate to live through, and observe the advancement of science, research, and space travel. May the inspiration and advancement forever continue.”

Todd Lavieri
I went to the planetarium with my son's preschool class (Toddlertime) when I first moved to New Canaan in 2018. It was so impressive (even if it was a bit of a time warp!). The new design is amazing and will be a huge asset for the community.

Natalie Jones

Be Informed.

Explore what the planetarium is today and discover what it can be for all NCPS students in the future.

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Learn about the plan that will take the outdated 1971 planetarium into a full sensory experience.

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By supporting the campaign, you will help us reimagine the space to go Beyond the Stars.

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