Weekend Shows
About
Public shows at the Downing Planetarium are on selected Friday evenings and Saturday
afternoons. There is free parking available for our weekend visitors in parking lot
P15, next to the the planetarium (shown in green on campus map).
RESERVATIONS
For ticket reservations please email the date, show, and number of tickets desired
to Kathleen at: kharriso@mail.fresnostate.edu
Please use the subject DP Tickets in your email.
Admission Prices
Show Schedule
| DAY |
TIME |
SHOW |
|
Friday
January 23, 2026
|
6:00 PM |
Exploding Universe |
| 7:30 PM |
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon |
Saturday
January 24, 2026 |
2:00 PM |
3-2-1 Liftoff! |
| 3:30 PM |
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon |
Current Planetarium Shows
Exploding Universe
Out of cosmic destruction comes new creation. Explosive events shape the universe
we see today—some vast, others surprisingly small.When massive stars die in supernovas,
they scatter the elements that form planets and life. Black hole collisions twist
space itself, unleashing bursts of unimaginable energy. On Earth, eruptions like supervolcanoes
have reshaped our planet into a cradle for life. Even the tiniest reactions between
atoms echo the forces that forged the early universe.This show follows a single proton
through these moments of chaos and renewal, revealing how creation is born from cosmic
catastrophe.
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Fifty-two years ago, Pink Floyd released their groundbreaking album The Dark Side
of the Moon. Now, this iconic record comes to life like never before in an immersive
fulldome planetarium experience, featuring stunning visuals from NSC Creative. Join
us as we journey through sight and sound—see you on the Dark Side of the Moon!
3-2-1 Liftoff!
This family oriented program tells the story of a hamster engineer named Elon. He
lives in a junkyard and builds flying machines. Sometimes they work, sometimes they
don't. No matter what, excitement is always guaranteed!
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Fifty-two years ago, Pink Floyd released their groundbreaking album The Dark Side
of the Moon. Now, this iconic record comes to life like never before in an immersive
fulldome planetarium experience, featuring stunning visuals from NSC Creative. Join
us as we journey through sight and sound—see you on the Dark Side of the Moon!