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 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 the following Fridays:

• October 3rd due to our Pinnacles Star Viewing program
(join us under the real sky!)
• October 31st due to Halloween
• November 28th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend

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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“Extreme Planets”

For centuries, humanity has wondered if we are
alone in the Universe. We came one step closer to
finding the answer in 1995, with the discovery of
the first planet orbiting another star.
Now that over 300 have been detected, come explore
these exotic “extrasolar” worlds in our newest
full dome program.

Fridays September 5th, 12th, 19th 26th at 7pm

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“Moon Dreams” and “Origins of Life”

Explore the mysteries of our moon as well as the
satellites of other planets. Then take a breathtaking
journey through times past, present and future.
“Origins of Life” is an exploration of the nature and
wonder of life on Earth and the search for life
on other worlds.

Fridays October 10th, 17th and 24th at 7pm

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“The Stars of Autumn” and “Astronaut”

After a tour of fall stars and constellations,
we’ll break the bonds of gravity and head above
the Earth and inside the human body to explore
both the rigors and wonder of space flight.

Fridays November 7th, 14th and 21st at 7pm

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“Season of Light”

Take time out from the break-neck pace of the holidays
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.

Fridays, December 5th, 12th and 19th at 7pm

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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
September 8th through December 19th.

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 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 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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Pinnacles Geology Hike and Star Viewing

Friday October 3rd – West Pinnacles Ranger Station

Escape to the Pinnacles for a unique chance to experience
nature first hand.From 5:30 – 6:30pm, join Hartnell Geology
instructor Bob Barminski and Ranger Carl Brenner for a guided
nature hike where you’ll learn about earthly wonders.

Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at dusk and then from
7:30 – 9:30pm share a sky talk and telescopic views
of the heavens courtesy of the
Hartnell Planetarium and
Fremont Peak Observatory Hartnell interns.
Sorry, no barbeques or fires allowed.
A $5 vehicle entrance fee to West Pinnacles is required,
but there is no fee for the hike or star viewing.
Come out and see the real stars! Be sure to arrive
early as the Park entrance gate closes at 8pm.
For maps and more information,
see the Pinnacles web site at: www.nps.gov/pinn

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“Legends of the Rock Guitar” with Cheeky Spanks

Saturday, October 11th and Saturday November 8th

By popular demand,
local rockers "Cheeky Spanks"
return for two dates to once again play live
in the planetarium. After the success of
“Rocking the Stars,” with eight straight sold out shows,
our favorite band returns with an all new set of
great rock songs, as interpreted by multi talented guitarist,
John Sherry. Rock out to John’s versions of hits by Jimi Hendrix,
Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Mark Knopfler,
Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray Vaughan and more. Cheeky Spanks
provides the talent, and the planetarium provides a
combination of impeccable acoustics and awesome visuals
to make this a one-of-a-kind experience that is not to be missed!

Two separate shows at 7 & 9pm on both dates

$10 per person - Limited Seating
RESERVE NOW by calling 755-6800

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!