The Sky Tonight

Journey through the cosmos with the Fleet's resident astronomer under the largest IMAX screen in San Diego! Join us for a tour of the solar system and connect with other skywatchers as we explore a new topic each month.

NEW The Sky Tonight: Palomar Observatory Experience

 

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Saturday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join us for an adventure through the stars like never before as we take The Sky Tonight on the road to the Palomar Observatory! Enjoy a private tour of the Palomar Dome, learn the history of the observatory, engage in a unique lecture from a local astronomer, and explore the stars from the historic Palomar mountain in this brand-new, 18+ experience.

Lecture by Adam Burgasser, PhD, Director of the UC San Diego Cool Star Lab and founding member of the UC San Diego Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Tickets include a choice of Mendocino Farms meals and light refreshments during the lecture. Guests may bring their choice of food or adult beverages to enjoy on the bus and during the lecture.

Bus transportation is required and included with your ticket. Will depart from and return to the Fleet Science Center.

The Sky Tonight

Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Join us before or after Wednesday shows to take a look at the stars you learn about in the dome in the actual night sky! Our partners, the San Diego Astronomy Association, will be on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain viewing the night sky through different telescopes (weather permitting).

The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition

Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom

The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition

Monthly planetarium show at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month

Fleet Members receive $10 off. Adventurer Level and above are FREE. Not a Fleet Member? Join Today!

Doors to the theater open approximately 10 minutes prior to showtimes. No late entry will be allowed once the film has begun.