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The Scobee Education Center & Planetarium Summer 2023 Friday Night Public Show Schedule - JULY

The Scobee Education Center & Planetarium Summer 2023 Friday Night Public Show Schedule - JULY

Public shows at the Scobee Planetarium are presented only on Friday evenings.
NOTE: Although, San Antonio College’s address is listed as 1819 N. Main Ave, our building is located toward the center of campus across from the Candler Gym complex. The phone number is 210-486-0100. Parking is free in unreserved spaces in the new parking garage #3 located at the new traffic light on W. Myrtle St and San Pedro Ave.
Google Map: https://tinyurl.com/y7w7znqz

Ticket sales begin 30 minutes prior to show time at the Ticket Office. Capacity is exactly 101 seats. Come early. Shows start promptly and late admission is not permitted. Starting in June, we are transferring to a new ticketing system that will allow us to sell tickets in advance and reserve seating.
Parents, please do not ask us to waive the age restrictions for the 8:00pm and 9:30pm shows.
Ticket Prices
Children under 17 - $5.00 per show Adults ages 18 and above - $6.00 per show
Seniors 65 and above - $5.00 per show Military and Educators with ID - $5.00 per show
Students, faculty, & staff of Alamo Colleges $3.00 per show with current ID.
Observatory Star Party $3.00 per person

For more information, visit our social media & website or join our newsletter: https://www.facebook.com/sacscobee
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Website: https://alamo.edu/sac/scobee
Join our newsletter by emailing us at: sac-secnews@alamo.edu
Donate today! www.alamo.edu/sac/scobee/donate

JULY 7th
6:30 p.m. – “LITTLE STAR THAT COULD” – This is our family show. All ages may attend. “The Little Star That Could” is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to the audience along with basic information about our Solar System. Show duration: 36 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – PLANETARIUM GUEST SPEAKER – Science Series

9:30 p.m. – DOUBLE FEATURE, “SECRETS OF THE SUN AND WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE”
“SECRETS OF THE SUN – Children must be 6 and above to attend. An intimate look at the role the Sun plays in the life of our solar system. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the Sun to the mass ejections of solar material into surrounding space, we experience the power of the Sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth.

"WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. Show duration for double feature: 1 hour. Tickets go on sale at 9:00 p.m.

JULY
6:30 p.m. – “LITTLE STAR THAT COULD” – This is our family show. All ages may attend. “The Little Star That Could” is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to the audience along with basic information about our Solar System. Show duration: 36 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. – “THE SKY TONIGHT” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. This program takes the audience on a “live” tour of the wonders of the San Antonio sky. The show highlights the Moon, the evening and morning planets, plus we’ll identify several of the brightest stars and constellations visible in the current sky. The Sky Tonight is a "live" lecture. Show duration: 45-50 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 7:30 p.m.

9:30 p.m. – DOUBLE FEATURE, “SECRETS OF THE SUN AND WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE”
“SECRETS OF THE SUN – Children must be 6 and above to attend. An intimate look at the role the Sun plays in the life of our solar system. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the Sun to the mass ejections of solar material into surrounding space, we experience the power of the Sun and its impact on the planets and ultimately life on Earth.

"WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. Show duration for double feature: 1 hour. Tickets go on sale at 9:00 p.m.

** ON JULY 28TH, OUR 6:30 P.M. AND 9:30 P.M. SHOWS WILL BE SHOWN IN SPANISH.

Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College
$3-$6
Every week through Jul 28, 2023.
Friday: 06:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College
1819 N Main Ave, Scobee Education Center, San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas 78212
(210) 486-0100
sac-ScobeeCtr@alamo.edu