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Special Events



Cheeky Spanks Returns with "Getting Cheeky with The Beatles" - Friday, January 27th, 2011
Monterey County's favorite rock band returns to the planetarium with a set of live music
and cool visuals featuring favorite tunes from various stages of the Fab Four's career.
Two separate shows will be presented, at 6 and 8pm. Cost is $10 per ticket and are available
by reservation only. Don't miss out! For reservations or more info call 770-6161 now.


Star Party/Planetarium Open House - Date TBD
Join us at the planetarium for activities, free planetarium programs,
and views of through a telescope (weather permitting).
More details to follow soon.


Family Science and Health Day - Saturday, May 19
Our premiere outreach event to Salinas and the surrounding community!
Don't miss it as there will be activities for families and kids of all ages.


Pinnacles Star Viewing Events
In partnership with Pinnacles National Monument, we give you a unique
opportunity to see and appreciate the stars under beautiful dark skies.
Due to staffing changes at the Pinnacles, this program is currently on hold.
We hope to offer these programs again soon. In the meantime, check out the.
Salinas Observatory, conveniently located on the Salinas High School campus.
From mid January through the end of the semester the observatory
will be open for viewing on Thursday nights, weather permitting.



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Rent the Stars

Make your own special event!

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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Fremont Peak Observatory


Interested in looking through a large telescope?

Returning in the Spring, you can attend a public

night at the nearby Fremont Peak Observatory.

They are open most Saturday evenings.

Be sure to get the details at

www.fpoa.net before making the trek.

Planetarium renovation made possible by NASA-CIPA,

Konica Minolta, and Hartnell College Measure H.