WVU
Morgantown, WV
Need to Know!
- NAME:
West Virginia University – WVU Planetarium - ADDRESS:
135 Willey St.
(located in White Hall on the West Virginia University Campus) - LOCATION:
Morgantown - STATE:
West Virginia - ZIP CODE:
26506 - SCHEDULE:
Varies
(check their website for current Planetarium shows) - COST:
Free
(reservations are required, register on their website) - SEATING CAPACITY:
N/A - FACEBOOK:
Visit Page - WEBSITE:
Visit Website - PHONE:
(304) 293-4961 - EMAIL:
planetarium@mail.wvu.edu
Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
More than just an entertaining look at our universe, the planetarium features a variety of professionally created shows each year. Each show begins with a current sky show pointing out visible constellations, planets, and other noteworthy astronomical objects. Attendees then have a brief, operator-narrated astronomy lesson, such as when and where does the sun rise and set at the beginning of each season. This is followed by a commercial program that is both educational and entertaining.
At the conclusion of the public show, patrons are invited to see their observatory and take a look through a 14” Celestron telescope at what is currently visible in the night sky. The WVU Planetarium is located on the PL Floor of White Hall, 135 Willey Street.
Parking: There are many parking options available around the planetarium. Many garages and lots are within walking distance and cost around $1.25 per hour to park.