Ott Planetarium

Ott Planetarium is a planetarium located at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, featuring a dome theater with a 30-foot diameter made of perforated aluminum that seats about 60 visitors. Nine telescopes are available in the attached observatory, where visitors can observe celestial objects during regularly scheduled viewing sessions.

Named after Layton P. Ott and his family, the facility received one million dollars through a special Congressional grant in 2006. This funding enabled the development of advanced educational programs and the acquisition of modern technology for presentations.

The facility is named after Layton P. Ott and his family, establishing itself as a key place for teaching astronomy to the community. Programs produced here connect with what students learn in school, helping visitors of all ages develop a stronger understanding of the cosmos.

The facility offers regular astronomical presentations inside the dome theater and scheduled telescope viewing sessions at the observatory. It is wise to check the timing of these programs in advance, as they vary by season and do not occur daily.

The facility operates a powerful computer system with 128 processors to create scientific star shows with specialized visual effects. This technology allows for detailed astronomical presentations that render celestial objects in realistic detail using advanced graphics software.

Location: Utah

GPS coordinates: 41.19470,-111.94000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21