Physics & Astronomy

The new Royden G. Derrick planetarium at BYU was completed in March of 2005, and upgraded in Aug. 2010.
The facility is located in the Eyring Science Center on campus and is used primarily for holding University classes. However, we also provide outreach shows for community groups and weekend shows for the general public.   

As a service to the community, the BYU Planetarium has set aside times for outreach shows for school groups, scout groups, youth groups, etc. for a discounted rate of $1 per person. The schedule for these outreach shows is on our Calendar. The outreach shows are given by reservation only; just click on the show you want. We do not schedule shows for groups of less than 20 people, but if you have a small group you can request reservations to any show that is not listed as "unscheduled" and has enough available seats, or you can ask to be put on a list of small groups that would like a combined show.  You can request a reservation by clicking on the show you want, by voicemail at (801) 422-5396, or by filling out an online form.  Please include your name; daytime phone number or email address; the type, age, and number of your group; and preferred day of the week and time for the show if you choose to leave a voicemail message.  You do not have a reservation until you have received an email confirmation. We recommend requesting reservations more than a week in advance to ensure that your showtime will be available.

The Friday night shows for the public are given by the BYU Astronomical Society.   
For more information about these shows see the Calendar. There is often more detail the BYU Astronomical Society website.

The planetarium shows are given with the theatre lights off, so please do not bring children too young to enjoy the shows.