See Stars & Movies at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is at the University of Nevada, Reno. In addition to the star shows you would expect at a planetarium, the Fleischmann features some of the coolest movies you can see in Reno on a full-dome screen inside the planetarium theater. It's sort of like IMAX only it surrounds you even more. Another cool thing is that it's way cheaper to see a movie here than at the regular theater - $6 adults, $4 kids and seniors.

Titles of some of the movies you might see include Black Holes, Wild Ocean, The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket, and Dark Side of the Moon (yes, it's Pink Floyd). Features showing in The Star Theater right now will be playing through May 30, 2011.

Admission to the Planetarium Exhibit Hall and science store is free. Exhibits are changed on a periodic basis, but there is always something interesting like In Perspective, Meteorites - Rocks from Space, and Perceptual Relativity. The Art/Space Gallery features rotating exhibits of artwork with some type of astronomy theme, like Portraits of Space. This is a family-friendly place where kids can have fun and learn something at the same time.

The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is at the north end of the UNR campus at 1650 N. Virginia St. in Reno. You can't miss the unusual building. You can park for free in the West Stadium Parking Complex, level 3, next to the Planetarium. The showtime phone number is (775) 784-4811.

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