Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
The Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is a 40-foot in diameter, domed theater.[1] It is located at the A.Hugh Adams central campus of Broward College in Davie, Florida. The planetarium uses the Definiti fulldome video system. It is the only public planetarium in Broward County.[2]
Established | 1965 |
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Location | 3501 Southwest Davie Road, Davie, Florida, US 33314 |
Type | Science museum |
Director | Susan Barnett |
Owner | Broward College |
Website | www |
Shows are held on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Admission costs $4 during the week and $6 during the weekend. Admission is free for Broward College students with ID. The observatory patio houses 20 telescopes, which are free to use and are available from 8-10 pm on these three show nights.[3]
Renovation update: Telescope observation nights are currently limited to Wednesday nights, from 7-10 pm, while the planetarium undergoes renovations.[4]
History
The planetarium was opened in 1965 and was funded by a donation by the Emil Buehler Trust.
Gallery
References
- "Buehler Planetarium". Broward College.
- Thomason, John. "Buehler Planetarium: Have a Cosmic Night Out in Broward". New Times. Retrieved 5 July 2014.
- Sandra Friend; Trish Riley; Kathy Wolf (1 February 2010). Explorer's Guide South Florida: Includes Sarasota, Naples, Miami & the Florida Keys (Second Edition) (Explorer's Complete). The Countryman Press. p. 346. ISBN 978-1-58157-902-4.
- "Buehler Planetarium". www.broward.edu. Retrieved 2017-03-01.