NOTE: The Planetarium will be CLOSED on Friday 4/18 for Easter Weekend. We will re-open on Friday, April 25th. We hope to see you then!
The Palomar College Planetarium is open to the public on Friday evenings. After the show guests are invited to join us on the planetarium patio for free viewing through our telescopes (weather permitting).
Important Notes!
- Shows often sell out ahead of time. We recommend that you purchase your tickets online so you are not disappointed.
- Each show is sold separately. You may purchase tickets for one or both shows.
- The shows start on schedule - DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, LATE SEATING IS NOT ALLOWED! (NO REFUNDS FOR LATE ARRIVAL)
- Seating is not assigned and is open to first come, first served. Arrive early to get the seats you want.
- No food or drinks are allowed in the planetarium theater.
- Due to the darkened environment and safety concerns, children under the age of 5 years old ARE NOT ALLOWED in the Planetarium shows.
- All Planetarium shows are indoors and are unaffected by bad weather. The shows go on as planned - rain or shine!
- All ticket sales are final. No refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows.
- USE OUR MAPS TO HELP YOU FIND THE PLANETARIUM (click "Maps & Parking" in the menu above)
- DO NOT USE GOOGLE TO NAVIGATE! IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG PLACE
Friday Public Evening Schedule of Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6:15 pm | Lobby opens - box office opens - gift shop opens |
| 6:30 pm | Doors to the theater open - seating begins |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | The Sky Tonight presentation (click for more information) |
| 8:15 - 9:00 pm | Fulldome Presentation (see "Current Fulldome Presentation Schedule" below) |
| 6:15 - 9:30 pm | Telescope Viewing on Patio (weather permitting) |
Current Presentation Schedule
| Day and Date | 7:00 PM Show(click on the name for a description of the show) | 8:15 PM Fulldome Show(click on the name for a description of the show) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 2nd | The Sky Tonight | Faster Than Light |
| Friday, May 9th | The Sky Tonight | Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
| Friday, May 16th | The Sky Tonight | One Sky Project |
| Friday, May 23rd | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Friday, May 30th | The Sky Tonight | Voyager - The Never Ending Journey |
Ticket Prices
(Each show is sold separately)| Show Name and Attendee Type | Ticket Cost and Purchase Link |
|---|---|
The Sky Tonight | PURCHASE TICKETS HERE |
| General Admission (ages 13 and older) | $7.00 |
| Palomar College staff/students (with valid I.D.) | $5.00 |
| Children (ages 5 - 12) NOTE: children under 5 are not allowed. | $5.00 |
| Senior (55 and older) | $5.00 |
| Military (with valid I.D.) | $5.00 |
Fulldome Show | PURCHASE TICKETS HERE |
| General Admission (ages 13 and older) | $7.00 |
| Palomar College staff/students (with valid I.D.) | $5.00 |
| Children (ages 5 - 12) NOTE: children under 5 are not allowed | $5.00 |
| Senior (55 and older) | $5.00 |
| Military (with valid I.D.) | $5.00 |
Effective 1/1/2023 - We NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH at the box office. All major credit cards are accepted. |
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