Public Shows

NOTE: FRIDAY 2/24 - The Planetarium HAS BEEN CLOSED DUE TO A CAMPUS POWER OUTAGE! If you previously purchased tickets for tonight's shows online, we will issue a refund. Please give us a few business days to work on the refunds. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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!

  • Each show is sold separately.  You may purchase tickets for one or both shows.
  • The shows start on schedule - late seating is not allowed!
  • Seating is not assigned and is open to first come, first served. Arrive early to get the seats you want.
  • Seating is limited to 142 visitors.
  • Masks are not required, but guests are strongly encouraged to wear them.
  • 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.

Friday Public Evening Schedule of Events

TimeEvent
6:15 pmLobby opens - box office opens - gift shop opens
6:30 pmDoors to the theater open - seating begins
7:00 - 8:00 pmThe Sky Tonight presentation (click for more information)
8:15 - 9:00 pmFulldome Presentation (see "Current Fulldome Presentation Schedule" below)
6:15 - 9:30 pmTelescope Viewing on Patio (weather permitting)

Current Presentation Schedule

Day and Date7:00 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, March 31stCLOSEDCLOSED
Friday, April 7thThe Sky Tonight presentationMoons: Worlds of Mystery
Friday, April 14thThe Sky Tonight presentationEXO: Are We Alone?
Friday, April 21stThe Sky Tonight presentationVoyager: The Never Ending Journey

Ticket Prices

(Each show is sold separately)
Show Name and Attendee TypeTicket 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.

Tickets are sold in advance online up to 5:30pm on the day of the show. The remaining tickets are sold at the box office on the night of the show. Shows are often sold out before the night of the show. If you want to guarantee a ticket, we recommend that you purchase your tickets online in advance!