News

The Ott Planetarium will be closing for renovations effective December 14, 2019.  We will re-open again in September 2020.  Check here for updates and to book reservations for the WSU Public Observatory.

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 

Lind Lecture Hall, Room 203

CONTACT:

(for questions and inquiries)

Ott Planetarium Director:

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


Director, Keith Terry Palen Research Telescope:
Dr. Stacy Palen
spalen@weber.edu
801-626-7030

FACEBOOK:

www.facebook.com/Ott.Planetarium
 

Ott Planetarium Public Availability

Hours available for Fall 2019 thru December 14, 2019. (Note: we do not book non-WSU reservations during finals week.)

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