The planetarium offers two shows every Friday night to give the public an opportunity to view different aspects of the evening skies. The first show, each Friday in February from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., is an examination of the night sky during the winter.

The second presentations, each beginning at 7:30 p.m., are as follows:

• Feb. 4 -- "When the Pacific Speaks, the World Listens" -- in which NASA oceanographer Bill Patzert will discuss the impacts of El Ni–o, La Ni–a and even longer-term climate trends on Southern California, the United States and the world.
• Feb. 11 -- "The Moon: Our Nearest Neighbor in Space" -- in which JPL scientist Bonnie Buratti will discuss the mysteries of the moon and its relationship to Earth.
• Feb. 18 -- "The Search for Life in the Universe" -- in which recorded narrator Leonard Nimoy poses the question, "Are we alone in the universe?" -- explores attempts by humans to establish contact with extraterrestrial civilizations.
• Feb. 25 -- "Cassini at Saturn and Huygens on Titan" provides a chance for the public to get an update on the Cassini mission to Saturn and the Huygens probe's visit to Saturn's moon, Titan, from Cassini investigation scientist Kevin Grazier.

Student admission for planetarium shows is $3 for one show and $5 for both shows. General admission is $5 for one show and $8 for both shows.

Tickets are available at the University Student Union box office Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by calling the box office at (818) 677-2488.