{"id":125,"date":"2017-06-06T11:44:07","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T18:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:42:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:42:08","slug":"public-shows","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/public-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-125\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-125-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-125-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-125-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"hide-me panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-125-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">ATTENTION: The planetarium will be closed on Friday, March 27th for Spring Break. We will reopen again on Friday, April 3rd. We hope to see you then!<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-125-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>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).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-125-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"animate-69de28cb348ea105562418 panels-animation-hide panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-125-0-0-2\" data-so-animation=\"{&quot;selector&quot;:&quot;.animate-69de28cb348ea105562418&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;breakpoint&quot;:&quot;1024px&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:1,&quot;repeat&quot;:0,&quot;hide&quot;:1,&quot;disableAnimationMobile&quot;:0,&quot;finalState&quot;:&quot;visible&quot;,&quot;delay&quot;:0,&quot;debounce&quot;:0.1,&quot;event&quot;:&quot;enter&quot;,&quot;offset&quot;:0}\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Important Notes!<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shows often sell out ahead of time.\u00a0 We recommend that you purchase your tickets online so you are not disappointed.<\/li>\n<li>Each show is sold separately.\u00a0 You may purchase tickets for one or\u00a0both shows.<\/li>\n<li>The shows start on schedule -<span style=\"color: #ffff00\"><strong><em> DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, LATE SEATING IS NOT ALLOWED! (NO REFUNDS FOR LATE ARRIVAL)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Seating is not assigned and is open to first come, first served.\u00a0Arrive early to get the seats you want.<\/li>\n<li>No food or drinks are allowed in the planetarium theater.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the darkened environment and safety concerns,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ffff00\"><em><strong>children under the age of 5 years old ARE NOT ALLOWED in the Planetarium shows<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>All Planetarium shows are indoors and are unaffected by bad\u00a0weather.\u00a0 The shows go on as planned - rain or shine!<\/li>\n<li>All ticket sales are final.\u00a0 No refunds are given for late arrivals or\u00a0no-shows.<\/li>\n<li>USE OUR MAPS TO HELP YOU FIND THE PLANETARIUM (click \"Maps &amp; Parking\" in the menu above)<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffff00\"><strong>DO NOT USE GOOGLE TO NAVIGATE!\u00a0 IT WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WRONG PLACE<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-125-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><h2 id=\"tablepress-2-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-2\">Friday Public Evening Schedule of Events<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-2-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Time<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Event<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6:15 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Lobby opens - box office opens - gift shop opens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6:30 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Doors to the theater open - seating begins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7:00 - 8:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sky Tonight presentation (click for more information)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8:15 - 9:00 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fulldome Presentation (see \"Current Fulldome Presentation Schedule\" below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6:15 - 9:30 pm<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/telescope-viewing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Telescope Viewing on Patio - weather permitting (click for more information)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-2 from cache --><br \/>\n<h2 id=\"tablepress-3-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-3\">Current Presentation Schedule<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-3\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-3\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-3-name\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Day and Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">7:00 PM Show<br \/>\n<h6>(click on the name for a description of the show)<\/h6><\/th><th class=\"column-3\">8:15 PM Fulldome Show<br \/>\n<h6>(click on the name for a description of the show)<\/h6><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Friday, April 17th<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sky Tonight<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/fulldome-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Faster Than Light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Friday, April 24th<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sky Tonight<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/fulldome-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Voyager - The Never Ending Journey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Friday, May 1st<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sky Tonight<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/fulldome-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Unveiling The Invisible Universe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Friday, May 8th<\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Sky Tonight<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/fulldome-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">One Sky Project<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-3 from cache --><br \/>\n<h2 id=\"tablepress-4-name\" class=\"tablepress-table-name tablepress-table-name-id-4\">Ticket Prices<\/h2>\n<span id=\"tablepress-4-description\" class=\"tablepress-table-description tablepress-table-description-id-4\">(Each show is sold separately)<\/span>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-4\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-4\" aria-labelledby=\"tablepress-4-name\" aria-describedby=\"tablepress-4-description\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/the-sky-tonight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><h3>The Sky Tonight<\/h3><\/a><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/please-note\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">General Admission (ages 13 and older) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$7.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Palomar College staff\/students (with valid I.D.)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Children (ages 5 - 12) <br \/>\n<em>NOTE: children under 5 are not allowed.<\/em><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior (55 and older) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Military (with valid I.D.) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/fulldome-shows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><h3>Fulldome Show<\/h3><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/please-note\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PURCHASE TICKETS HERE<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">General Admission (ages 13 and older) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$7.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Palomar College staff\/students (with valid I.D.)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Children (ages 5 - 12) <br \/>\n<em>NOTE: children under 5 are not allowed<\/em><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Senior (55 and older) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Military (with valid I.D.) <\/td><td class=\"column-2\">$5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<tfoot>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-1\"><h5>Effective 1\/1\/2023 - We NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH at the box office.  All major credit cards are accepted.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nTickets 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!<\/h5><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-4 from cache --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ATTENTION: The planetarium will be closed on Friday, March 27th for Spring Break. We will reopen again on Friday, April 3rd. 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&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/public-shows\/\">Continue Reading<span> Public Shows<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":402,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-125","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P8QaUO-21","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":294,"url":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/planetarium\/donate-to-the-planetarium\/","url_meta":{"origin":125,"position":0},"title":"Donate to the Planetarium","author":"Helming, Kelly J.","date":"June 7, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"The planetarium at Palomar College is a beautiful facility built to serve Palomar College and the Community of San Diego. 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