The Red Planet has long captured our imaginations. Dozens of spacecrafts, such as orbiters, landers, and rovers, have been explored Mars and returned volumes of data. Let’s use this data to explore Mars together!
The Sky Tonight
Monthly Astronomer-Led Planetarium Show
Tour the solar system with the Fleet’s resident astronomer and connect with other skywatchers. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month.
- The Sky Tonight: Monthly planetarium show at 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.
- NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom
- NEW! The Sky Tonight: Weekend Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month
Presentations begin with a look at the sky followed by a special topic presentation.
Before or after Wednesday shows at the Fleet, join members of the San Diego Astronomy Association on the Prado by the Bea Evenson Fountain and be inspired by the stars in the actual night sky (weather permitting) through different telescopes.
Please use the ticket link under each event to secure your participation.
Please note late seating or refunds for late arrivals are not permitted.
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Save the Date
Sky Tonight Virtual Edition: Mars
Feb 19 at 7:00–8:00pm
Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos
Mar 5 at 7:00–8:00pm
The Earth is not the only celestial object with a magnetic field. Magnetic fields can be found on some other planets and moons. Our sun has a magnetic field, which leads to a phenomenon known as space weather. And the strongest magnetic fields in the universe are found in the remnants of dead stars. Together, we will learn more about magnetic fields in the cosmos.
Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos
Mar 5 at 8:15–9:15pm
The Earth is not the only celestial object with a magnetic field. Magnetic fields can be found on some other planets and moons. Our sun has a magnetic field, which leads to a phenomenon known as space weather. And the strongest magnetic fields in the universe are found in the remnants of dead stars. Together, we will learn more about magnetic fields in the cosmos.
Sky Tonight Weekend Edition: Magnetic Fields in the Cosmos
Mar 9 at 11:00am–12:00pm
The Earth is not the only celestial object with a magnetic field. Magnetic fields can be found on some other planets and moons. Our sun has a magnetic field, which leads to a phenomenon known as space weather. And the strongest magnetic fields in the universe are found in the remnants of dead stars. Together, we will learn more about magnetic fields in the cosmos.
