Scobee Planetarium at San Antonio College

SCOBEE PLANETARIUM FRIDAY NIGHT PUBLIC PROGRAMS

JANUARY AND FEBRUARY, 2009

The Scobee Planetarium has gone digital! San Antonio sky gazers now have an opportunity to witness the wonders of the Universe utilizing the amazing “all-dome” HD video system called Digistar 3!

WHAT IS DIGISTAR 3?

digistar logo Imagine a planetarium theater where all the sights and sounds are created digitally. A theater where the dome is covered with breathtaking images and the audience is immersed in the images of outer space. “Digital theater” has arrived at the Scobee Planetarium on the campus of San Antonio College.

Public shows are presented each Friday night with the exception of school or national holidays. Public shows are only presented on Friday evenings when parking is available on the campus of San Antonio College. Please note and comply with our age restrictions. Yes, our Friday night shows are often very crowded and usually fill quickly to capacity.

image of Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Friday at 6:30 PM – “SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET”

Prepare for blast-off! “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” is our children's show. Embark on a celestial adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system inside their “cardboard spaceship” guided by their navigator – a talking astronomy book. Produced with state of the art animation, astronauts of all ages will enjoy this imaginary journey to the sun and each of the planets. Even recently reclassified Pluto is not forgotten in our journey. Ticket sales begin 20 minutes prior to show time. Parents please note, children under age 4 are not admitted.

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Friday at 7:45 PM and 9:00 PM – “BLACK HOLES”

Take a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there a black hole in Earth's future?

Using the latest in full-dome, animation technology, come explore the science and mystery surrounding "Black Holes!" This program is narrated by actor John de Lancie, a.k.a. “Q” of Star Trek, the Next Generation. “Black Holes” will be presented each Friday evening in January and February at 7:45pm and again at 9:00pm. Yes, large crowds are expected! Ticket sales begin 20 minutes prior to show time. Parents please note, children under age 6 are not admitted.

THE OBSERVATORY TELESCOPE – On Friday evenings following the completion of our final planetarium presentation, the Observatory Telescope is opened for “free” views of the night sky, weather permitting. The Observatory opens at approximately 9:45pm following the completion of the final planetarium show. Note, the Observatory is open to the outside air and is not heated.

FRIDAY PUBLIC SHOW ADMISSION FEES
Children Age 4 to 17 - $2.00
Adults Age 18 to 54 - $5.00
Senior Citizens Age 55 and above - $3.00

Students, Staff, and Faculty of any of the ACC Colleges are admitted free of charge with current ID card. Valid ID is required for free admission and applies only to ACC students.

ARRIVE EARLY, WE ARE USUALLY VERY CROWDED!

Doors open 20 minutes prior to show time to begin ticket sales and seating.
Tickets sales are cash only. No credit cards are taken.
Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Sorry, reservations are not accepted.
Our seating capacity is approximately 80 to 85 people. Shows often fill quickly, so please arrive early to be in line.
Once a program has begun, there is absolutely no late admittance.
Please remember our age restrictions. They are enforced at the door.

BRINGING A GROUP?

"Friday Night" public shows are open to the general public on a "first come - first seated" basis. Our seating capacity is 80 to 85 people per show. While groups are welcome, if we are crowded and this is usually the case, it often proves very difficult to bring a large group (over 15) to our one of our Friday night performances. Instead, contact our planetarium secretary about booking a daytime school tour.

However, if you are considering bringing a group to one of our Friday night public shows (school class, scouts, astronomy class, etc.) - please note that reservations are not taken on Friday nights. It is strongly recommended that all members of your group be assembled at the entrance of the planetarium prior to the start of ticket sales. Sorry, one person may not buy tickets or "hold places" in line for group members yet to arrive. Also, please note that tickets are sold to people in order of arrival. It is rude to have late arriving members of a group "cut in line" or "cut in front of" other people in order to join members of their group or party. Thanks for your co-operation.

IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING!

Because our facility is used for college, school, and public programs, the planetarium is not available to host birthday or private parties. The Planetarium is open Monday through Friday.

LOCATION

The Scobee Planetarium is located on the campus of San Antonio College. Look for the gray dome of the planetarium one block east of the intersection of San Pedro and West Park Avenue. Free parking is available adjacent to the planetarium. See our Parking Map link.