Planetarium

www.hartnell.edu/planetarium

or call the Planetarium Hotline

for the latest information: 770-6161

 

Friday Evening Public Star Shows

Start your weekend out by taking in a star show

at the J. Frederic Ching Planetarium at Hartnell

College . Enjoy exciting full dome immersive imagery

and the relaxing sight of a starry night sky as produced

by the Konica Minolta Mediaglobe. Our programs serve

to inform and entertain curious minds of all ages.

Doors Open at 6:45pm . Be sure to arrive early

for the best seats. NO LATE SEATING!

 

Admission

$6 General

$4 Youth, Students, Seniors

Advance Tickets are highly recommended.

Please call 755-6800 during weekday business

hours for reservations, payment and further information.

Telephone orders of four or more tickets may

be placed using MasterCard or VISA. Reserved

and unsold tickets (if any) are available for

sale at the door by cash or check only.

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2 nd Annual Hartnell/Alisal Union

Family Science and Health Day

Be sure to join us at the Hartnell campus on Saturday,

April 26 th for this unique and exciting experience!

Co-sponsored by Hartnell College and

the Alisal Union School District , this free event

will feature various exhibits, workshops and demonstrations.

Take advantage of this opportunity to explore the sciences

and healthful living, all in a family friendly environment.

The Merrill Hall Science Building will be the center

of activity as you explore worlds from Astronomy

to Zoology, and everything in between.

Whether you're interested in Physics, Biology,

Math or Geology, you'll be amazed by what you

see, and also by what you do in hands on activities.

There will be continuous free star shows in the

planetarium, as well as ongoing fine arts performances

in our outdoor amphitheater. Arrive early, pick up

a schedule and enjoy this excellent community event.

Healthy food and snacks will be available for purchase.

We hope to see you there!

 

Saturday, April 26 th

11am – 3pm

FREE ADMISSION

 

This event is also made

possible by a Monterey Peninsula

Foundation Youth Fund Grant

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“Future Moon” and “Origins of Life”

 

First, we'll take a look back at our moon's explosive

beginnings, relive the thrilling adventure of the Apollo

missions, and then prepare for the awesome

possibilities of future development on Earth's

closest neighbor. Then, with the help of immersive

full dome visualizations, “Origins of Life” looks back

at the history of life on our planet, and forward,

to the tantalizing search for life elsewhere

in the universe.

 

Fridays April 4 th , 11 th , 18 th and 25 th at 7pm

Admission

$6 General

$4 Youth, Students, Seniors

Advance Tickets are highly recommended.

Please call 755-6800 during weekday business

hours for reservations, payment and further information.

Telephone orders of four or more tickets may

be placed using MasterCard or VISA. Reserved

and unsold tickets (if any) are available for

sale at the door by cash or check only.

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“Astronaut” (New Show!)

 

Think you're ready for a trip into space?

Think again, as we examine both the preparation

involved for space flight and its effects on the

human body. See how overcoming the hazards of

this unique profession allow for a new era of human

exploration while breathtaking visuals take you both

far above the earth and deep within the human body.

 

Fridays May 2 nd , 9 th , 16 th , 23 rd and 30 th at 7pm

Admission

$6 General

$4 Youth, Students, Seniors

Advance Tickets are highly recommended.

Please call 755-6800 during weekday business

hours for reservations, payment and further information.

Telephone orders of four or more tickets may

be placed using MasterCard or VISA. Reserved

and unsold tickets (if any) are available for

sale at the door by cash or check only.

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Presentation of “Origins of Life”

and “Astronaut” at Hartnell's

J. Frederic Ching Planetarium

are made possible through a

generous donation by HSBC

Summer Evening Public Star Shows

Escape the summer doldrums with a trip to

the planetarium! Admission prices and policies

are the same as for our other public programs

(see above). All showings are at 7pm .

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“The Cowboy Astronomer”

 

In our yearly salute to the California Rodeo,

we offer up this good-natured appreciation

of the night sky from a “Western” perspective.

Cozy up to the campfire with the down home

narration of cowboy poet, Baxter Black.

 

Thursday, July 17 th

Friday, July 18 th

Saturday, July 19 th

 

Admission

$6 General

$4 Youth, Students, Seniors

Advance Tickets are highly recommended.

Please call 755-6800 during weekday business

hours for reservations, payment and further information.

Telephone orders of four or more tickets may

be placed using MasterCard or VISA. Reserved

and unsold tickets (if any) are available for

sale at the door by cash or check only.

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“Astronaut”

 

If you missed this program in the spring,

here's another chance to imagine how you

and your body might hold up during space

flight. The whole family will enjoy the

awesome sights and good humor of this show.

 

Thursday, July 24 th

Friday, July 25 th

Saturday, July 26 th

Admission

$6 General

$4 Youth, Students, Seniors

Advance Tickets are highly recommended.

Please call 755-6800 during weekday business

hours for reservations, payment and further information.

Telephone orders of four or more tickets may

be placed using MasterCard or VISA. Reserved

and unsold tickets (if any) are available for

sale at the door by cash or check only.

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Rocking The Stars with Cheeky Spanks

The popular and acclaimed local rock band

"Cheeky Spanks" returns to play live, under the

stars in the Planetarium for two out-of this-world

shows on Saturday June 28th. If you missed their

earlier sold out performances in the planetarium,

here's your chance to get experienced. "Cheeky"

will rip through some of the greatest hits of legendary

60's groups such as the Doors, the Stones,

Janis Joplin, Cream, Hendrix, Santana and more.

Accompanied by a full-dome, space-a-delic 3D

light show and with the impeccable acoustics

of the planetarium, Rocking the Stars will be a

sound and light spectacle not to be missed!

 

Saturday, June 28th

Two separate shows at 6 & 8pm

$10 per person

Limited Seating

 

Due to the unique nature of this event,

all tickets must be purchased in advance.

Call to order by credit card, or stop by

in person at HCC104. Sorry, No Refunds!

RESERVE NOW by calling 755-6800

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Rent the Stars

The planetarium is available on a limited basis

for party rentals. Our basic 2-hour party

package includes an hour-long planetarium

program and the additional use of a reception

room for food and refreshments, all for $225.

Children's parties are limited to no more than

25 guests, and there must be active adult

supervision at the rate of one assigned adult for

every 5 children. Take advantage of this unique

venue for your next party, meeting, or special

event. Longer rentals and custom presentations

are possible for an additional charge. Available

times are limited. Please call to make

arrangements as far in advance as possible.

Contact Planetarium Educator

Andy Kreyche at 831 755-6913 for more details.

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School and Summer Camp Shows

www.hartnell.edu/planetarium/school

 

Teachers, expand your students'

learning experience with a field trip to

our planetarium. Our star theater has

comfortable seating for 45 people, with an

absolute maximum capacity of 60, including

chaperones. You must arrange additional

showings to accommodate groups larger

than 60.

 

We offer age appropriate programming

for all grade levels, from pre-schoolers

on up. A sky tour by a live presenter

supplements information in entertaining

and informative prerecorded shows.

Custom presentations and additional activities

can be added with prior arrangement.

See our web site for a list of programming options.

 

School Programs are available at 9:45

and 11am on most Mondays, Thursdays

and Fridays through May 30 th .

Check for available dates and times online at:

www.hartnell.edu/planetarium/calendar .

Other slots may be made available by special request.

 

If you are interested in bringing a camp

or school group to the planetarium during

the summer, we are making two weeks in

July available for programs. Mark your calendar

for July 14 th –18 th and the 21 st – 25 th .

We will try to schedule these show at your

convenience, so please have a time or two

in mind for a particular date before you call.

 

All show reservations may be made by calling

the Hartnell Workforce and Community

Development Center at 831 755-6800.

 

Fees

Cost for our school program is as follows:

$120 for 45 minutes (Pre-school and Kindergarten)

$135 for 55 minutes (Grades 1 – 3)

$135 for 60 minutes (Grades 4 and up)