What's Up in September Dave Anderson

Chabot Space & Science Center
Grand opening, Sat. Aug. 19

   The new Chabot Science & Space Center (CSSC) invites you to experience the universe first-hand at the grand opening of its facilities in the Oakland Hills. The new buildings house observing domes, a planetarium, classrooms, and brand new displays that make astronomy approachable and understandable for the general public. CSSC is planned as a hands-on celebration of the sights, sounds, and sensations of the universe.

   Opening day tickets may be purchased in advance through the online service TicketWeb, or you may telephone 510/601-TWEB. Adult admission prices begin at $8, with discounts for seniors and youth aged 4-12.

CSSC hours of operation
(Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day)
Full Facility: Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun Noon to 5
Additional Planetarium and Theater evening hours
Wed-Sat 7 pm to 9 pm
Observatory evenings Fri and Sat 7 pm to 9:45 pm

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