Good news for astronomers and space exploration enthusiasts. This space welcomes families who want to learn about the solar system at their new facility. Gene Roddenberry Planetarium.
in the meantime roddenberry is primarily used to educate El Paso students about the wonders of the universe, but also offers the public the opportunity to visit the facility.
This summer is one of those times when the planetarium offers free summer shows open to the public in June and July.
Things to know if you want to go
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Public shows are free, but tickets are required to attend and most are available online. Only 10 tickets will be available at the ticket booth on the day of the show and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why do I have to complete a survey to participate?
Among the instructions you receive when you request tickets online, you will be asked to complete an anonymous survey that includes questions such as your gender identity, ethnicity and household income.
The site says it needs this information because Roddenberry is funded by a grant and is required to report survey questions to comply.
reserve a seat
Tickets can be reserved online from one week before the performance date. eventbright.com.
Summer 2023 Planetarium Show
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June
Wednesday, June 21: Pharaoh’s Star
Thursday, June 22: Earth, Moon, and Sun
July
Monday-Thursday, July 10-13
Monday-Thursday, July 17-20
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27
Perfect Little Planet (Monday), Two Small Pieces of Glass (Tuesday), Pharaoh’s Star (Wednesday), Earth, Moon and Stars (Thursday).
Access to New Roddenbury
Gene Roddenberry Planetarium
The new home of the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium is located at 5411 Wren Avenue in northeastern El Paso, on the site of Crosby Elementary School.
