The Fleischman Planetarium and Science Center offers free telescope viewing (weather permitting) and an array of scientific displays. In their beautiful sky dome they offer full dome showings of educational films. Now showing are "Adrenaline Rush- the Science of Risk"; Oceans in Space""; and "The Dark Side of the Moon". "Live Sky Tonight Star Talk" is presented with telescope viewing the first Friday of each month at 6 P.M. (Tickets are $4.00 for general admission). They also feature a unique gift shop where you can purchase the best quality telescopes, binoculars and hundreds of science- related and educational items.
To check out what is currently going on at the planetarium log onto their site at www.planetarium.unr.edu or call (775) 784-4812
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