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
| 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, March 31st | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Friday, April 7th | The Sky Tonight presentation | Moons: Worlds of Mystery |
| Friday, April 14th | The Sky Tonight presentation | EXO: Are We Alone? |
| Friday, April 21st | The Sky Tonight presentation | 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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