Held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 and 8:00 PM 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.
For optimal viewing, tickets to the planetarium show are limited to 250 patrons. Avoid sold out shows by purchasing tickets online. Members may make advance reservations* by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 810. Tickets for “The Sky Tonight” include a visit to the Exhibit Galleries. It is recommended that all others arrive at the Science Center by 6:30 p.m. to purchase tickets.
* Member reservations for IMAX and planetarium shows must be claimed at least 20 minutes before show time; always allow extra time for parking. Reservations not claimed 20 minutes in advance may be released for sale to the general public.
2010 Show Topics
| March 3 | Mars |
| April 7 | Spring Constellations |
| May 5 | Globular Clusters |
| June 2 | Saturn |
| July 7 | Summer Solstice and Constellations |
| August 4 | The Milky Way |
| September 1 | Wolf-Rayet Ring Nebulae |
| October 6 | Autumn Constellations |
| November 3 | Jupiter |
| December 1 | Winter Constellations |
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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