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# Reaching for the stars
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/reaching-for-the-stars/
- Published: 2003-11-24T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T03:15:57.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: local, Pico, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

“Star of Wonder,” a look at possible explanations for the Star of Bethlehem will be the feature show Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at Santa Monica College’s Friday night astronomy series.

“Star of Wonder” is at 8 p.m. and is preceded by “The Night Sky Show,” which recreates the night sky and provides the latest information on space exploration at 7 p.m.

The astronomy shows are held in the John Drescher Planetarium, which features the state-of-the-art Digistar projection system. It is located on the second floor of Drescher Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd.

Tickets are $5 each or $9 for the double bill, with discounts for children and senior citizens. For information, call (310) 434-4223 or (310) 434-3000.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 24, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/112403.pdf?ref=smdp.com)