Discover the Wonders of Space
at our interactive astronomy shows:

                How Rare is Earth?
                 Where are You?
                 How Far is Up?

  Reservations and Information:  
  Call (714) 564-6356.
  All reservations are made by telephone.

  Parking is now $2. Look for Yellow "Pay
  Here" boxes (one next to construction)

  Shows recommended for ages 5 and
  older.

  Back by popular demand! Saturday Shows!
  How Far is Up?
  Next Saturday show: Nov. 7, 11 a.m.
  Call for schedule.

  Want to receive our newsletters and
  show announcements?

  Send email to:   menn_bob@sac.edu
 

             Sample newsletter

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  Planetarium Director:
  Dr. Stephen Eastmond     
                   
  Building M-100
  on the campus of Santa Ana College

 

Come to our

Open House/Star Party

on Nov. 19th and see a 15 minute sneak preview of our new show:    

 

        

America in Space
 
Open House Flyer

America in Space flyer

America in Space shows:
Tuesday evening, Saturday morning and weekday show dates available
Call (714) 564-6356 for more
information and reservations.
First scheduled show: Dec. 1st, 7 p.m.

Over 19,000 children visit the Tessmann Planetarium each year. But many schools are finding it difficult to send their students on field trips in these challenging
economic times.

Help support science and astronomy
education in southern California. Your contribution may help inspire the next
Carl Sagan or Albert Einstein.

Make a difference in a child's life and contribute to to the Planetarium's
endowment fund.

Our Program

• Our astronomy programs stress the K-12 State of California Science Content Standards. 

• Each of our one-hour shows take attendees on a trip through the Solar System and beyond. 

• The principles of scientific method, gravity and the importance of our nearest star, the Sun, are stressed through interactive programs coupled with lively question and answer sessions. 

For more information about our programming, click here.

Download,  in PDF format, our Tessmann Planetarium Teacher's Handout and  Student Reference guides.

Help Build a Bridge to the Universe!

To help us better serve the community, all you have to do is send a letter to three people: 

• Chairman James Walsh of the Subcommittee on VA/HUD and Independent Agencies

• Congressman Dana Rohrabacher

• Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez

Just click on this link PlanetariumLetters.doc, download the file, personalize 3 versions of the letter, attach stamps, and mail them off. 

With your support, thousands will experience the wonders of our universe for years to come. 
Thank you in advance!
 

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