Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
 View of the night sky from inside the planetarium. | |
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| 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 |
The Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is a 40-foot in diameter, domed theater.[1] The planetarium uses the Definiti fulldome video system. It is located at the A.Hugh Adams central campus of Broward College in Davie, Florida. It is the only public planetarium in Broward County.[2]
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 wit ID. The observatory patio houses 20 telescopes, which are free to use and are available from 8-10 pm.[3]
History
The planetarium was opened in 1965 and was funded by a donation by the Emil Buehler Trust.
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See also
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.