![]() View of the night sky (star projected) 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 |
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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]
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]
The planetarium was opened in 1965 and was funded by a donation by the Emil Buehler Trust.
![]() View of the night sky (star projected) from inside the planetarium. | |
| |
Established | 1965 |
---|---|
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] 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]
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]
The planetarium was opened in 1965 and was funded by a donation by the Emil Buehler Trust.