News

Next Star Party is Friday 1/31/2020, weather permitting.  PLEASE JOIN US FOR SOME STELLAR FUN!  The party starts at 7:00 pm on the 4th floor of Tracy Hall.

The Ott Planetarium is currently closed for renovations. We will re-open again in September 2020.  Check here for updates and to book reservations for the WSU Public Observatory. Spring 2020 Star Party Dates are posted. Please see Public Observatory Page for more information.

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

 

We are taking reservations for Fall 2020.

To make a reservation:

planetarium@weber.edu