Held the first Wednesday of every month in the Fleet Science Center’s Heikoff Dome Theater, “The Sky Tonight” presents the sky in San Diego as it appears on the night of the planetarium show as well as special topics in astronomy.
Purchase tickets online! Tickets to the planetarium show are limited and often sell out. Members may make advance reservations by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 810. It is recommended that all others arrive at the Science Center by 6:30 p.m. to purchase tickets. Tickets for “The Sky Tonight” include a visit to the Exhibit Galleries.
New for Spring & Summer 2009 – shows will be held at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m!
2009 Show Topics
| July 1 | Cosmic Fireworks: The Big Bang |
| Aug 5 | Comets & Meteor Showers |
| Sep 2 | Fall Constellations |
| Oct 7 | Looking for Earths: The Kepler Mission |
| Nov 4 | Supernovae and Gamma Ray Bursts |
| Dec 2 | The Constellations of Winter |
Tickets to the planetarium show are limited and often sell out. Members may make advance reservations by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 810. It is recommended that all others arrive at the Science Center by 6:30 p.m. to purchase tickets. Tickets for “The Sky Tonight” include a visit to the Exhibit Galleries.
PLANETARIUM SHOW TICKETS
| VISITOR | MEMBER | |
| Adults (13+) | $10.50 | $8.00 |
| Juniors (3 to 12) | $ 9.00 | $7.00 |
| Seniors (65+) | $ 9.00 | $7.00 |
Weather and operational requirements permitting, the San Diego Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park. This is a separate free event held on the first Wednesday of every month. Planetarium show tickets are not required.
Due to the darkness required in the theater and the sophisticated nature of the material presented, planetarium shows are not recommended for children 5 years and under.
For more information, please call (619) 238-1233 ext. 808.
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