Star projector and the planetarium sky
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Public planetarium shows (suitable for all ages) are given by current astronomy and astrophysics graduate students. Content varies with presenters, but commonly includes discussion about the current night sky, constellations, astronomical phenomena, and more!
Wednesday Evening Public Shows:
Planetarium Show - 7:00 PM
Telescope Viewing is subject to current weather conditions.
Public shows are FREE. No tickets or reservations required.
No late arrivals! All planetarium shows start at 7:00 PM (rain or shine) and last 45-60 minutes. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Upcoming Planetarium Shows
| Date | Time | Special Topic |
| Wednesday, November 18th | 7:00 PM | To Be Determined, Open |
| Wednesday, November 25th | 7:00 PM | Closed for Thanksgiving |
| Wednesday, December 2nd | Closed | To Be Determined |
During the fall, winter, and spring quarters of the UCLA Academic Calendar, shows are every Wednesday night.
On clear nights visitors are invited to look through one of the department telescopes after the planetarium show. We view a variety of celestial objects, including planets, nebulae, and/or star clusters (depending on what objects are currently in the sky).
Free private shows for educational groups are also available.
Contact Us
Telescope Domes (photographed by Laurie Liles)
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Website designed by Tuan Do and Emily Rice; maintained by Kevin Hainline and Jeff Chilcote. Some content adapted from the previous planetarium website by Seth Hornstein and Matthew Barczys.
Questions? Comments? Email us at:
planet [at] astro.ucla.edu