Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

On Broward College's central campus in Davie, Florida, the Buehler Planetarium and Observatory has been putting the sky within reach of the public since 1965, from a 40-foot dome theatre to a rooftop patio lined with telescopes.

About Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

Buehler Planetarium and Observatory is a 40-foot-diameter domed theatre at the A. Hugh Adams central campus of Broward College, using the Definiti fulldome video system, and it is the only public planetarium in Broward County. Its observatory patio houses around 20 telescopes available for public use.

History

The planetarium and observatory opened in 1965 and have run public shows and observing nights for the South Florida community for decades since, including a full reopening in 2026 after a period of renovation with newly upgraded equipment.

Location & getting there

The facility sits on Broward College's central campus in Davie, Florida, in the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area.

Visiting Buehler Planetarium and Observatory

Planetarium shows typically run on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings, plus Saturday matinees, with modest admission fees and free entry for Broward College students. Telescope viewing on the observatory patio generally runs Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 8 to 10pm, weather permitting, alongside solar observing sessions on Wednesday afternoons. Schedules can change, especially around renovations, so check Broward College's planetarium website before visiting.

See your named star from here

With around 20 telescopes on its observatory patio, Buehler is an unusually well-equipped place to try to spot a named star. Bring the right ascension and declination from your Star Register certificate on a clear-night visit and see if it's within reach of the telescopes on the patio. Name a star at /#packages or browse the catalogue for inspiration.