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Now showing in THE STAR THEATER!
January 20 - May 28, 2012

  
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
Starlight Express
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The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
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Live SkyTonight Star Talk
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Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon
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Coral Reef Adventure
SkyDome 8/70™ film
Follow the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall as they guide us to the islands and waters of the South Pacific, in this stunning documentary that will make you feel like you’re diving right alongside them! Narrated by actor Liam Neeson and featuring the songs of Crosby, Stills and Nash, the film offers dazzling seascapes of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the ocean corals of Fiji and the shark-filled canyons off Rangiroa. You will swim away with a new understanding of these fragile environments and the health of the global oceans. more  >    showtimes  >


  

Bad Astronomy
A full-dome digital star show
Based on the popular book and website Bad Astronomy by author Phil Plait, this wacky-but-wise planetarium show entertains audiences of all ages with an inside look at out-of-this-world myths and misconceptions, including astrology, the moon hoax, UFOs and others. Discover for yourself that “the truth is out there!” more  >    showtimes  >

Attack of the Space Pirates
A full-dome digital star show
With amazing sound effects by George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound, the Starship Intrepid travels through hyperspace to supergiant stars, rogue planets, a black hole and more. You and its crew will put real science into science fiction and solve numerous challenges along the way. It’s a race against time to find an alien technology first, while defending against the attack of the space pirates!
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FREE Exhibits
Our museum contains changing hands-on interactive displays, as well as permanent exhibits including large-scale rotating Earth and moon globes, a black hole demonstrator, dozens of meteorites and more  >


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Science Store
Our Science Store offers a large selection of telescopes and Telescope imagebinoculars, as well as a wide variety of science related toys, books and apparel. more  >


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New Planetarium Hours

• Monday-Thursday, Noon-5 p.m. and Friday till 9 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m.-9p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

News & Events

• Preschool Activities are back for Winter 2011-12!  more  >  pdf  >

• New membership benefits now include free or reduced admission to select museums worldwide.  more  >  pdf  >

• Perceptual Relativity exhibition explores the human mind.  more  >

• Live SkyTonight Star Talk first Friday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Planetarium.  more  >

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We welcome groups and special events, and offer a 10 percent discount for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations.

Planetarium facilities can accommodate a wide range of special events including birthday parties, business meetings, graduation parties and more. Call us for details.  pdf  >

How to Reach Us
Showtime hotline: (775) 784-4811
Business office: (775) 784-4812

Getting Here
We are located north of Lawlor Events Center on Virginia Street, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, 1.5 miles north of the downtown Reno arch. Free PERMIT parking is available in the West Stadium Parking Complex, level 3, just east of the planetarium. Park between designated planetarium parking signs. map  >