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Buehler Planetarium and Observatory
Science museum in Florida, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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The planetarium was opened in 1965 and was funded by a donation by the Emil Buehler Trust.
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