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Under the Stars at Mt. SAC Planetarium- MK Giveaway!

August 22, 2014

Enjoy an afternoon or evening under the stars at Mt. San Antonio College Planetarium.  After a long hot day, this is the perfect event to relax with the family at. Both adults and kids will learn so much while experiencing a journey into outer space together!  

Macaroni Kid Giveaway! 
Closed.  Congratulations Elaine Y. for winning this giveaway!

 

One subscriber will win 2 admission passes to Mt. SAC Planetarium!  

To participate, leave a comment below and on our Facebook Page (additional entry). A winner will be picked on Aug 27th via random.org. 


Featured Shows:

One World, One Sky: Big Birds Adventure



Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.  Recommended for preschool age children.

Length: 30 Minutes

Showtimes: Sat., Sep. 6, 2014 at 4:30 PM ; Fri., Sep. 19, 2014 at 4:30 PM

 

Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket


Two children are on the adventure of a lifetime when they building a rocket out of cardboard. They go on an exciting journey through the solar system using nothing but an astronomy book, their own imaginations, and the magic of the cardboard rocket.  Recommended for preschool age children.

Length: 30 Minutes

Showtimes: Fri., Sep. 5, 2014 at 4:30 PM ; Sat., Sep. 20, 2014 at 4:30 PM


 


Back to the Moon for Good
Immerse yourself in a race to return to the Moon 40 years after the historic Apollo landings. See how a competition among privately funded international teams is ushering in a new era of lunar exploration. Learn about the Moon's resources and discover what humanity's future on the Moon might hold.  Recommended for all audiences.

Length: 40 Minutes

Showtimes: Sat., Sep. 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM ; Sat., Sep. 6, 2014 at 7:30 PM


  

 

Astronaut

Explore space, the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject "Chad", our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.

Length: 50 Minutes

Showtime: Sat., Sep. 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM Sat., Sep. 20, 2014 at 7:30 PM

  


For schedules and more shows: click here.

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Location: Mt. San Antonio College,1100 N. Grand Ave, Walnut California 91789
(The Planetarium is located in the heart of Campus in building 26C. Guest parking for the Planetarium is located in Student Lot G. The Planetarium is located just south of Lot G, down the stairs)

Purchase tickets: Prior ticket purhase online https://tickets.mtsac.edu, over the phone 909-274-2050, or at the door.

Cost: Friday Matinee Show: $3 Ages 6 & up, $1 Ages 2 - 5. Evening Shows: $6 Adults, $4 Seniors 55+ and Children 13 & under, Students. Bring coins for parking!

Directions: 
From Temple Ave., enter the Campus at Bonita Dr. Head north on Bonita Dr. Turn Left at the stop sign onto Walnut Dr. Student Lot G is located on the left.