Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium
Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming. Planetarium; Year-round.
Details
- Where
- 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071. Directions
- When
- Public shows on the Planetarium Show Schedule; private shows any day or time by arrangement.
- Getting there
- Located in the sub-basement of the Physical Sciences Building on the west side of campus. The Physical Sciences building is at the intersection of Fremont and 10th street. For evening and weekend shows, enter at the south-west entrance closest to the classroom building as all other doors will be locked. Follow the signs down a level to the lobby and another level to the main entry. The planetarium is located under SCI-DIY with an elevator and stairs.
- Fees
- Tickets can be purchased ahead of time online with credit card or at the door with cash.
- Hours
- Public shows approximately one hour in length, weekly programs.
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible. 9th or Ivinson Street Parking (free after 6pm and weekends); Ivinson Parking Garage 3rd floor (free after 5pm and weekends, otherwise ~$2.25/hr up to 2 hrs).
- Walk-in or reserve
- Private shows reserved via the Field Trip/Private Show Request form.
- Phone
- (307) 766-6506
- Website
- uwyo.edu
- Managed by
- University of Wyoming, Department of Physics and Astronomy.
University of Wyoming's 9 meter diameter dome planetarium seating 64, operated by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with cutting-edge laser projectors, surround audio, and simulation software for public astronomy, science, and music shows.