Our Sun is just one of hundreds of millions of stars in the Milky Way Galaxy. It is estimated that the universe contains hundreds of billions of galaxies. How did all those stars form? Is star formation common or rare? Join us to find out!
The Sky Tonight
Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.
- The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
- NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom
- NEW! The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month
Presentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation.
Before or after Wednesday shows at the Fleet, join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain and be inspired by the stars in the actual night sky (weather permitting) through different telescopes.
Please use the ticket link under each event to secure your participation.
One documentary film is included with a Fleet Experience admission ticket. You may purchase a Fleet Experience admission ticket online and scan at the Fleet Science Center’s entrance on your date of choice.
All documentary films are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are required. Individual tickets for Deep Sky showtimes are not available. Doors to the theater open approximately 10 minutes prior to showtimes. No late entry will be allowed once the film has begun.
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Save the Date
Sky Tonight Virtual Edition: Star Formation
Jun 18 at 7:00–8:00pm
Cinematic Worlds
Jul 2 at 7:00–8:00pm
Arrakis. Tatooine. Trantor. Krypton. These fictional worlds have been portrayed on screen, but could they exist in reality? How do they compare to known worlds in our solar system and others? We’ll learn all about the facts and fictions of these cinematic worlds.
Cinematic Worlds
Jul 2 at 8:15–9:15pm
Arrakis. Tatooine. Trantor. Krypton. These fictional worlds have been portrayed on screen, but could they exist in reality? How do they compare to known worlds in our solar system and others? We’ll learn all about the facts and fictions of these cinematic worlds.
Sky Tonight Weekend Edition: Cinematic Worlds
Jul 13 at 11:00am–12:00pm
Arrakis. Tatooine. Trantor. Krypton. These fictional worlds have been portrayed on screen, but could they exist in reality? How do they compare to known worlds in our solar system and others? We’ll learn all about the facts and fictions of these cinematic worlds.
