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 Solar Eclipse Event & Glasses are SOLD OUT.

Total Eclipse of the Sun. Join us August 21 for a special event celebrating the total eclipse of the sun. Our playbill starts at 11:30 a.m. with a premier of our newest full dome show, "Totality." Following "Totality," our astronomers, Jay Huston and Warren Hart, give a live presentation on eclipses - what they are, how they happen, what are their effects - with emphasis on this eclipse. We close with an invitation to view the partial eclipse (as seen over central Texas, 68 percent) or view the full total eclipse of the sun on our dome from a NASA feed.

Advanced tickets cannot be purchased online or over the phone. However, the last time we will be able to sell advanced tickets is Friday, August 17 between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm.

Arrive early. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. 

Our summer matinee shows end in August. Matiness are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The last weekday matinee of the season is August 17. 

Saturday shows are hourly from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Laser Fridays are the last Friday of each month from 7 - 10 p.m.

 

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 August 2017 Schedule

On August 18, 19 and 20 we will be hosting Geekfest 2017. The show times listed on the website will be back again starting on Tuesday, August 22. Please refer to Geekfest's website for ticket prices and event schedule: http://geekfest.ctcd.edu

 Field trips: click here. Field trips may book any show in our library at any show time (not already booked), as long as they qualify for a group show.

 All shows are followed by a live presentation on the stars (Star Talk) or the planets (Uniview). 

 Solar Eclipse - Monday, August 21, 2017
Total Eclipse of the Sun. Join us August 21, 2017 for a special event celebrating the total eclipse of the sun. Our playbill starts at 11:30 a.m. with a premier of our newest full dome show, Totality. Following Totality, our astronomers Jay Huston and Warren Hart give a live presentation on eclipses - what they are, how they happen, what are their effects - with emphasis on this eclipse. We close with an invitation to view the partial eclipse (as seen over Central Texas, 68%), or view the full Total Eclipse of the Sun on our dome from a NASA feed.
Monday, August 21, 2017
 Warren's Night Sky Tour
  • Every month, Warren Hart, our in-house astronomer, gives you a complete tour of what is going to happen in the night sky
  • This is the best way to get a full classic planetarium experience - just you, Warren and the night sky
  • Free telescole viewing, weather permitting
  • Have you visited Warren's Blog? Want to know all astronomic events visible in Central Texas? Click here.
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
 Laser Friday

  • Last Friday of every month
  • $7 for adults, $6 for children 3 - 12
Friday, August 25, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

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 Warren's Night Sky Tour
  • Every month, Warren Hart, our in-house astronomer, gives you a complete tour of what is going to happen in the night sky.
  • This is the best way to get a full classic planetarium experience - just you, Warren and the night sky.
  • Free telescole viewing, weather permitting.
Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
 What is a matinee?
Matinees
  • Our lowest-priced tickets, $5 per person, all ages
  • Weekday afternoons (show times vary by season: check schedule)

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 Weekend Shows
  • Our Saturday show line up starts with a special event story time at 11 a.m, followed by regular scheduled shows each hour until 9 p.m. (lunch break from 5-7 p.m.).
  • Story-time admission is $10 for children and $5 for parents. Members get 20% off
  • Regular shows are $7 for adults, $6 for children 3 - 12

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