Announcement:
The Ott Planetarium proudly presents
Science Saturday 2019
held at
Tracy Hall Science Center
Weber State University main campus
Date: August 17th, n$oon - 5pm
Theme: The Science of Superheroes
Visit us dressed up as your favorite Superhero! 

      ***Childrens Super Hero Capes will be sold for $10 ***

 

Ott Planetarium

The Planetarium star theater seats 60 persons under a 9.1 meter (30 foot) diameter perforated aluminum hemispherical dome. It is used for instruction in undergraduate astronomy classes. It is also a science education facility featuring programs of interest to elementary students, secondary students, and the general public.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Ott Planetarium and Department of Physics Observatory is to provide educational support and public outreach as part of the Physics Department and the College of Science at Weber State University. Our primary mission is to support WSU student learning. The planetarium and observatory provide an immersive learning environment for the introductory astronomy courses taught by the Physics Department. The program also fosters a deeper knowledge of astronomy and improved public speaking skills for physics majors and minors.
It is also our purpose to provide interesting and educational programming for school districts of Northern Utah, and enjoyable and informative programs for the general public. Further purposes are to provide accurate information to the media and general public on telescopes and astronomical events, and to provide easy access to high quality telescopes operated by knowledgeable staff.
 

The Ott Planetarium is Supported by: 
The Layton P. Ott Family 
The College of Science and Department of Physics at Weber State University 
Weber County RAMP
and NASA. 

LOCATION:
1551 Edvalson St, Ogden, Utah, 84403 
Room 203 of the Lind Lecture Hall

CONTACT:

(for questions and inquiries)

Ott Planetarium Director

Dr. John Armstrong  
planetarium@weber.edu
801-626-6215

FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/Ott.Planetarium

Ott Planetarium Public Availability

Closed for Summer 2019

Will re-open after Labor Day. Check back for details.

Hours available for Reservation Fall 2019

Monday, Wednesday:

11 am - 2 pm
4:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Tuesday:

11 am - 4 pm

Thursday:

11 am - 10:30 pm

Friday, Saturday:

By request only,  based on staff availability

Sunday: Closed

We do also offer limited availability during WSU breaks (like spring break, etc.)

Contact us to make a reservation.

planetarium@weber.edu