Start your weekend out by taking in a star show at Hartnell College's J. Frederic Ching Planetarium.
Enjoy exciting full dome immersive imagery and the relaxing sight of a starry night sky as produced by
the Konica Minolta Mediaglobe. Our programs will 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
Please note that there will be no programs on Friday, November 27th due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Cost is $6 for General Admission, $4 for Students, Seniors, and Military
Please call the Planetarium Hotline at 770-6161
to make reservations and for further information.
Cash or check payment accepted at the door.
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others in our galaxy. Is it likely that we'll find life elsewhere
in the universe? Could it even elswhere within our own solar system?
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to learn about a variety of winter legends and practices.
From solstice celebrations and Jewish traditions,
to mistletoe and the Christmas Star, you’ll learn many of
the ways people of planet Earth have devised to
make a dark season bright.
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School 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 9:45am, 11am and 12:30pm
on most Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from
January 22nd through May 29th.
Check for available dates and times online at:
www.hartnell.edu/planetarium/calendar.
Other slots may be made available by special request.
Show reservations may be made by calling 831 755-6913.
Fees
Cost for our school program is as follows:
$120 for 45 minutes (Pre-school and Kintergarten)
$135 for 55 minutes (Grades 1 – 3)
$135 for 60 minutes (Grades 4 and up)
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Rent the Stars
The planetarium is available one Saturday each month 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.
Available Saturday dates for
fall are 9/13, 10/11, 11/8 and 12/13.
Longer rentals, custom presentations and other dates may be possible
for an additional charge. 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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