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Take part in a dynamic experience as you learn about stars, planets, black holes, and distant galaxies at the Planetarium - The Scobee Education Center at San Antonio College. Every Friday night, the planetarium opens to the public, so they get a chance to stargaze and see digitally-created images of stars, planets, and galaxies fill the night sky. Housed atop the iconic blue Charles E. Cheever, Jr. Star Tower, the Scalan Observatory houses a 10-inch refractor telescope and features a 360-degree rotating dome and panel that opens 90 degrees, enabling stargazing in any direction.

The Alamo is a global cultural icon, a Spanish mission of worldwide importance, and 300 years of Texas history brought to life. Choose the one-hour Battlefield Tour, where you’ll be able to walk in the footsteps of heroes. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations of daily life in the 1830s. Get up close to the stunning artifacts and learn about their history. Walk among the legends in the Calvary Courtyard, where six beautifully sculpted statues convey humanity and heroism. See the 16 Pounder Cannon that is newly conserved and mounted proudly on a replica of the 1830s gun carriage. Stroll through the lush gardens and cool off in the shade of the oak trees during your visit. Discover the Jewel of Texas Heritage that has captured the world’s attention for generations.