News
The star parties are canceled for the remainder of the semester due WSU directives regarding prevention of the corona-virus. If you have any questions, please contact us at planetarium@weber.edu. Check here for information on when the Ott Planetarium and the WSU Observatory will be open again. Thank you.
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, 84403Lind Lecture Hall, Room 203 |
CONTACT:(for questions and inquiries)
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Ott Planetarium Director:Dr. John Armstrong
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FACEBOOK:
www.facebook.com/Ott.Planetarium
Ott Planetarium Public Availability |
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We are taking reservations for Fall 2020. To make a reservation: planetarium@weber.edu |