George F. Beattie
San Bernardino, CA
Need to Know!
- NAME:
George F. Beattie Planetarium - ADDRESS:
701 S. Mount Vernon Ave.
(located next to the Greek Theatre @ the San Bernardino Valley College ) - LOCATION:
San Bernardino - STATE:
California - ZIP CODE:
92410 - SCHEDULE:
All shows are 7 p.m. Fridays. The one-hour shows are presented September through May, generally twice a month. Check website for details. - COST:
$3 adults.
$2 students, seniors and alumni.
$1 children 10 and under.
(Reservations are available but tickets must be picked up at the door) - SEATING CAPACITY:
57 - FACEBOOK:
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Visit Website - PHONE:
(909)-384-8539 - EMAIL:
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Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
Named for George F. Beattie, a long time SBVC math and astronomy professor, the Planetarium opened in Fall 1977. In addition to being used as a teaching facility, public shows are generally held twice a month on Friday evenings. The Planetarium also provides programs during the day for local school groups by appointment.
The 57-seat Planetarium, located next to the Greek Theatre (see map above), features a star projector which cost $100,000 in 1977. The projector can provide views from the North Pole to the South Pole, showing all the stars that can be seen with the un-aided eye on the darkest and clearest nights.
Parking: Free on Friday nights after 5:00 pm.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and there is no late seating.