Attached please find the August 2016 Schedule for IMAX® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater.

For a Full Schedule, visit: www.rhfleet.org/shows

Full Schedule as a PDF is available in the Fleet Media Dropbox. 

IMAX FILMS:

A Beautiful Planet. A Beautiful Planet is a breathtaking portrait of Earth from space, providing a unique perspective and increased understanding of our planet and galaxy as never seen before. Made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the film features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet--and the effects humanity has had on it over time--captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). From space, Earth blazes at night with the electric intensity of human expansion--a direct visualization of our changing world. But it is within our power to protect the planet. As we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy, we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. From IMAX Entertainment and Toni Myers--the acclaimed filmmaker behind celebrated IMAX® documentaries Blue Planet, Hubble, and Space Station--A Beautiful Planet presents an awe-inspiring glimpse of Earth and a hopeful look into the future of humanity. Daily at 12PM, 2PM, 4PM & 6PM. (Please Note: 8/1 at 2PM, 4PM & 6PM only. 8/3 and 8/25 at 12PM, 2PM & 4PM only.) More at: http://www.rhfleet.org/shows/beautiful-planet

National Parks Adventure. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation's awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive IMAX® 3D cinematography takes viewers soaring over red rock canyons, hurtling up craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found within America's most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Yosemite, the Everglades and Arches. Celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the national parks with world-class mountaineer Conrad Anker, adventure photographer Max Lowe and artist Rachel Pohl as they hike, climb and explore their way across America's majestic parks in an action-packed expedition that will inspire the adventurer in us all. National Parks Adventure is a MacGillivray Freeman film produced in association with Brand USA and presented by Expedia, Inc. and Subaru of America, Inc. Major support provided by the Giant Dome Theater Consortium. Saturday through Thursday at 1PM & 5PM. Friday at 1PM, 5PM and 7PM. More at: http://www.rhfleet.org/shows/national-parks-adventure

Jerusalem. Jerusalem immerses audiences in one of the world's oldest, most enigmatic and beloved cities. Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. Join renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she travels underground to solve some of this city's greatest mysteries. Find out why, after thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the imagination of billions of people. Unprecedented access to the city's holiest sites, as well as rare and breathtaking aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy Land, combine to make Jerusalem a unique and stunning cinematic experience. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. (45 min.) Available in Spanish. Daily at 3PM. More at: http://www.rhfleet.org/shows/jerusalem

Under The Sea. (2009) Dive in and explore some of the most captivating and complex underwater ecosystems in the world-including those found off the South Australia coast, the Indo-Pacific region and New Guinea. (41 min.) Available in Spanish. Daily at 11AM. More at: http://www.rhfleet.org/shows/under-sea

IMAX Admission Rates: Adults $19.95, seniors $17.95, children $16.95. Includes admission to Fleet exhibit galleries.

PLANETARIUM AND LIVE DOME SHOWS:

The Sky Tonight: Mars and Saturn

Mars and Saturn are both prominent in the evening sky this month. What gives Mars its reddish color? What are Saturn's rings? What is the latest news from our missions to these worlds? Join us to learn more about these beautiful planets!The Fleet's popular monthly live planetarium show of the San Diego sky reaches a new level of stunning full-color visuals and incredibly realistic simulations of cosmic phenomena with our state-of-the-art digital projection system. A professional astronomer leads backyard stargazers through the universe.San Diego County Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park, weather and operational requirements permitting. Adults $16.95, seniors $15.95, children $14.95. Wednesday, August 3, 7PM & 8:15PM. More at: http://www.rhfleet.org/events/sky-tonight

SUMMER HOURS (July 1 through September 5):

Saturday through Thursday:       10AM-6PM

Friday:                                         10AM-8PM

First Wednesday of month:         10AM-8:15PM

FLEET PRICES:

The Fleet Passport (access to all eight exhibit galleries, plus 1 IMAX Film):

Nonmembers: Adults $19.95, Seniors $17.95, Children $16.95

"The Sky Tonight" Live Planetarium Show admission

Members: Adults $12.95, Seniors $11.95, Children $10.95

Nonmembers: Adults $16.95, Seniors $15.95, Children $14.95

Senior Monday (first Monday of the month, excluding holidays): $8 for seniors 65+

Additional Film Voucher for Members: $8.95

Free Tuesdays Show ADMISSION

Nonmembers: $9.95 for qualifying San Diego residents.

Add a Second Show

Members: Adults/Seniors/Children $6;

Nonmembers: Adults/Seniors/Children $7

PUBLIC CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: (619) 238-1233

Address: 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101

Website: www.rhfleet.org

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

IMAX® Films & Planetarium Shows in the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center's Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater.

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is home to Southern California's only Giant Dome Theater, which reopened in 2012 after extensive renovations as the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. Our theater is extraordinary in many ways.

*  It is the world's first IMAX Dome Theater.

*  It features the world's first NanoSeamTM Dome screen in an IMAX theater.

*  It offers two unique experiences in one space: IMAX films and planetarium shows.

The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater boasts a 76-foot tilted Dome screen and a 16,000-watt digital surround sound system, providing a stunning visual and audio experience.

What Is a Dome Theater?

Our Giant Dome Theater has a gigantic, curved screen that wraps the entire theater. This hemispherical screen offers an immersive viewing experience, enhancing the feeling of motion and giving you the sensation that you're in the show.

What Is IMAX?

IMAX is the world's largest film format, yielding incredible clarity and spectacular images. IMAX films are projected by special projectors that weigh as much as a small car and enable the incredible film images to be projected with brightness and clarity on the huge Dome screen.

What Are Planetarium Shows?

The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater boasts a state-of-the-art digital SkyScan projection system. The Fleet uses this system to project planetarium shows that allow audiences to journey to the outer reaches of space from the comfort of their theater seats. We show pre-produced planetarium programs (some of which are created by our own stellar in-house team!) as well as The Sky Tonight, which is a monthly live, astronomer-led planetarium show.

Captioning

The Fleet offers two options for hearing-impaired guests: closed-captions and assistive listening devices.

Our closed-captioning system is an enhancement of the Rear Window system. When you purchase your ticket, tell the guest services associate that you would like to use the closed-caption service. The service is complimentary, and it is accessible in the upper-right seating area of the theater.

Assistive listening devices increase the intelligibility of theater presentations by enhancing the narration and dialogue and lowering music and sound effects. Ask for a complimentary headset at the Ticket Counter.

What's Showing?

The Fleet opens several IMAX films and planetarium shows each year. Films and shows screen on the hour. The Sky Tonight is held on the first Wednesday of each month. For the latest show information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.rhfleet.org.

IMAX en Español

Headsets are always available free of charge for audiences to listen to available Spanish soundtracks when films with English soundtracks play in the normal daily schedule.