Carl F. Eyring Science Center, Science center at Brigham Young University, United States
The Carl F. Eyring Science Center contains laboratories, classrooms, and research facilities for physics, astronomy, geology, and food science departments at Brigham Young University.
Constructed in 1950 under architect Fred L. Markham, this building represented the largest academic structure in the western United States during its initial period.
The center maintains a planetarium with a 39-foot dome, providing astronomy education through regular shows and demonstrations for students and public visitors.
Students gain professional experience at the Pendulum Court Cafe, preparing meals while the Sensory Lab conducts taste panels for regional food manufacturers.
The building features scientific displays in its lobby, including a Foucault pendulum, a seismograph, and an Allosaurus specimen representing Utah's state dinosaur.
Location: Provo
Inception: 1950
Architects: Fred L. Markham
GPS coordinates: 40.24750,-111.65028
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:23
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