We didn't do that this time, but hope to go back and do that sometime. We went to the 9pm Showing. They loved all the space artifacts and movie on the dome. The software also allows them to label the constellations and put up the artwork of the constellation over the stars to help you see them better.

Scobee Planetarium [RoyalSlider Error] No post attachments found. The Scobee Planetarium ticket sales have been brisk during the 30 minutes prior to show times. Groups may combine two shorter programs for a 1-hour screening.

Walk around the tower to find the ramp and the stairway to our front terrace and the call button for our front doors. It was about 45-50 minutes long and was really neat. astronomy, planets, science, solar system, contact info If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. jQuery('.newsCaptacha').fadeOut(); Parking was easy on Friday evening. San Antonio Tourism; San Antonio Hotels; Bed and Breakfast San Antonio; San Antonio Holiday Rentals; Flights to San Antonio; San Antonio Restaurants; San Antonio Attractions I would recommend it for something affordable and out of the ordinary to do. Program Type: Day Trips, Guided Activities, Performances. Rather than ignore them and move on with the presentation, she would respond somewhat or repeat their answers, which just made them do it more.

We didn't do that this time, but hope to go back and do that sometime.

Guests will need to walk through campus to the west, past the Moody Learning Center and Chance Academic Centers.

Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, 1300 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212-4201, The new digistar projector is sweet no doubt. Then, up to the upper level section, where you can wait to see through the telescope. The earth has one moon. Shows last 40 to 60 minutes in length. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Our center is nestled in the center of campus across from the Candler Gyms and Kinesthetic Center and between the Nail Technical and Chemistry & Geology Buildings. not a second earlier, although you can walk around and look at a few exhibits (or garden) while you wait. Date night with my kids and we learned something.

What restaurants are near Scobee Planetarium? Scouts can enjoy Planetarium programs by reservation. Planetarium shows teach students about astronomy, stars and constellations, planets, rocketry, the Earth, history, and more. Follow this sidewalk between Nail Tech and Center for Academic Enrichment and you will see the blue iconic Cheever Star Tower at the corner of our building appear ahead of you. I'm not sure they are there consistently though, so do some investigation beforehand. Rather than ignore them and move on with the presentation, she would respond somewhat or repeat their answers, which just made them do it more.

I don't know of anything else like it in San Antonio.

Since 1961, two million San Antonio school children and community members have learned about stars, planets, black holes and distant galaxies at the Scobee Planetarium. There were a bunch of 6-10 year old kids there. But none the less, it was a great time.

Points of Interest & Landmarks, Architectural Buildings. Look for the distinctive blue Cheever Star Tower at the corner of our building and the terrace where our front doors are located. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office inside the Scobee Education Center 30 minutes prior to show time. With the extensive renovation completed in 2014, the Scobee Planetarium now offers a more dynamic experience to even more visitors. will be back and I'm waiting for the rest of the building to open! They show you the night sky and point out the constellations.

Earth has more exposed water than land. Priceless...... My husband and I went to their "The Sky Tonight Live" presentation. It was really neat. Extended Stay America Hotels in San Antonio, Hotels With Adjoining Rooms in San Antonio, Hotels near San Antonio Art League Gallery and Museum, Hotels near Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S. The presenter also talked about how they are hoping to add more shows (not just looking at the night sky) to make use of their big domed screen. As the lady would speak or ask rhetorical questions, kids would shout out goofy answers and make jokes. Each telescope targeted a different area of the sky. Planetarium Information.

Two features were not too long and not too short.

not a second earlier, although you can walk around and look at a few exhibits (or garden) while you wait. Groups may combine two shorter programs for a 1-hour screening. will be back and I'm waiting for the rest of the building to open! See show schedule for age restrictions. Skip the Line: San Antonio Zoo General... View all hotels near Scobee Planetarium on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Scobee Planetarium on Tripadvisor. They were very strict about when they start selling tickets to each show. jQuery('#mc-embedded-subscribe').click(function(){

Priceless...... My husband and I went to their "The Sky Tonight Live" presentation.

Pluto is no longer considered a planet — instead, astronomers call it a dwarf planet or planetoid. Scobee Planetarium. On July 9, 1994, the San Antonio College Planetarium was rededicated The Scobee Planetarium. An adult admission to the 7:30 show was $5. It's kind of like going to an imax theater, but paying $5. For updates on our operations, please go to alamo.edu/coronavirus or email coronavirus@alamo.edu.

Visit alamo.edu/returntocampus to view the latest information about our COVID-19 response. Each telescope targeted a different area of the sky. These virtual resources cover topics in the arts, science, social studies, and beyond. Planetarium renovations include 100 individual reclined seats, a new light and sound system and the most advanced digital projection system.In addition to daily field trip presentations for all grades, the Scobee Planetarium offers Friday night public presentations at 6:30 (Family Showing), 7:30 The Sky Tonight live presentation and 9:00 movie presentation.

I'd like to think that the later show would have a more adult tone and the kids could pick up what they will. For younger students, the Micronaut Missions program lets them work with simple machines, scientific tools, and more as they study the solar system and stars. They were very strict about when they start selling tickets to each show. There were avid star followers outside, who are very informative with their large telescopes facing the sky... We were seated and. School, camp and community group programs are available by reservation only during other times and dates.

Took the kids for their first trip to the planetarium. Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. They loved all the space artifacts and movie on the dome. This is a very pretty walkable campus. For registration and other information, visit the SAC website at https://www.alamo.edu/home/ . Adults like to learn too!

Scobee Planetarium Built in 1961 the Scobee Planetarium, named after alumni astronaut and commander of the space shuttle Challenger Francis “Dick” Scobee, is a true gem of San Antonio College. It was neat to see the constellations in relation to each other and walking out of the planetarium my husband and I could easily find many of the constellations we had just been shown (due to the presenters tips at locating them). Capacity is exactly 101 seats. While not the best planetarium I've ever been to, it was not the worst either.

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Physically located approximately 1 block east of the intersection of San Pedro Ave. and West Park Street. We saw the double feature. Extended Stay America Hotels in San Antonio, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in San Antonio, Hotels near The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Hotels near San Antonio Art League Gallery and Museum, Hotels near Hipolito F. Garcia Federal Building and U.S.

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An adult admission to the 7:30 show was $5. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Is this a place or activity you would go to on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, 1300 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212-4201. Get ready for a spooky night full of ghosts and things that go bump in the night. allows them to show you tonight's night sky or another San Antonio's night sky that I'm assuming was pre-recorded (to get maximum clear, dark sky for seeing the stars).

For more information, visit our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/scobeeplanetarium. Parking was easy to get to and plenty of spaces. You should be aware that this is a recreation and NOT a live view of the night sky. https://www.facebook.com/scobeeplanetarium, https://tinyurl.com/scobeeeducationcenter.

Private and public planetarium shows are available.

A variety of fun and eye-catching shows are available for all ages, and groups may combine two shorter programs for a 1-hour screening. All in all, we. jQuery('.newsCaptacha').fadeIn(); The presenter could also rotate the sky so when he was talking about northern constellations we weren't craning our necks around to see. Tickets are currently credit card, cash or check only and sold 30 minutes prior to the presentation in our ticket booth. The health and wellness of students and employees of Alamo Colleges District is our highest priority. The presenter also talked about how they are hoping to add more shows (not just looking at the night sky) to make use of their big domed screen.

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