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Scobee Planetarium
Friday Night Public Show Schedule
For the month of May, our Friday night public show schedule is as follows. Public programs are presented only on Friday evenings, when parking for the general public is available on the San Antonio College campus. Please note our show times, age restrictions, and admission fees.
Friday at 6:30pm - “The Rocket Trip”
Prepare for blast-off! In this special children’s program we take the audience on an imaginary rocket trip to explore each planet of the Solar System. This fun-filled trip through outer space highlights the latest discoveries about the planets, their moons and ring systems. “The Rocket Trip” is designed for grades 1st through 3rd. Parents please note our age restriction - children under age 4 are not admitted. “The Rocket Trip” starts promptly at 6:30pm.
Friday at 8:00pm - “Wonders of the Night Sky”
Join us for a guided tour of the celestial sights of current night sky visible from San Antonio. In this program we highlight the brightest stars and constellations, the Moon and planets, plus any special celestial events happening this month. Due to the more advanced program content, children under age 6 are not admitted to "Wonders of the Night Sky". This show starts promptly at 8:00pm.
“Views through the Observatory Telescope”
Friday at 9:00pm - Following the completion of the last planetarium show, the audience is invited outside to observe through the new Observatory Telescope. Views of the Moon, planets or stars begins around 9:00pm, weather permitting. The Observatory is located directly behind the main planetarium building and is available free of charge. The Observatory is not opened if the weather is cloudy or raining.
Ticket Prices
Admission fees for the planetarium programs are as follows:
Children age 4 through 17 - $1.00.
Adults age 18 and above - $3.00.
Seniors age 55 and older - $2.00.
Tickets sales are cash only. No credit cards are taken.
College students, faculty members or staff of one the Alamo Community College District schools, are admitted free with current ID card. This applies only to colleges of the ACCD system.
Arrive Early!
Our shows are often filled to capacity and our programs start on time! Doors open 20 minutes prior to show time to begin ticket sales and seating. Tickets sales are cash only. No credit cards are taken. Sorry, tickets are not sold in advance. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not accepted. Our seating capacity is approximately 90 to 95 people per program. Shows often fill quickly, so please arrive early to be in line. Unlike a movie theater, late admittance to the planetarium is not permitted.
Bringing a Group?
"Friday Night" public shows are open to the general public on a "first- come, first-seated" basis. Our seating capacity is 90 to 95 people per show. While groups are welcome, it may prove difficult to bring a large group (over 15) to our one of our Friday night performances. Consider our daily school reservation schedule instead.
However, if you are considering bringing a group (school class, scouts, astronomy class, etc.) to one of our Friday night shows- please note that reservations for groups are not accepted. Therefore, all members of your group must 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 others yet to arrive. Also, tickets are sold in order of arrival. It is rude to have late arriving members "cut in line" or "cut in front of" other people in order to join members of their party. Finally, remind everyone in your group of our age restrictions. Thanks for your co-operation.
Parking
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. Parking is available directly adjacent to the planetarium. See “Map Link” for a map of the college campus and our parking area.
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. Parking is available adjacent to the planetarium. |
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