Announcement:
The Ott Planetarium will be closed Friday May 31, 2019 for stage one of renovations. We are scheduled to open again Fall semester 2019. Please check our website and facebook page often for updates and for Science Saturday Activities that will still be held this summer. Please contact the Weber State University Physics Department for any questions or concerns: (801) 626-6163.
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.
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1551 Edvalson St, Ogden, Utah, 84403
Room 203 of the Lind Lecture Hall
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CONTACT:(for questions and inquiries)
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Planetarium DirectorDr. Stacy Palen
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FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/Ott.Planetarium
Ott Planetarium Public Availability |
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Summer 2019 Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 9am - 10pm Saturday: On request 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 |