University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
The Allen F. Blocher Planetarium
and the UW-SP Observatory 
 
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 The Allen F. Blocher planetarium and the UW-SP observatory are located in the Science Building on the UW-SP campus. The planetarium consists of a 7.3m diameter dome that houses a Spitz 1024 projector (installed in 1998). The planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building directly above the east main entrance.  The planetarium presents public programs through the academic year and during most summers. Planetarium programs for groups (schools, scouts, organizations, etc.) can be arranged during our academic year and summer sessions.

The observatory is located on the fourth floor of the Science Building and houses a Meade 0.4m telescope.  The observatory is open on clear evenings (Monday - Wednesday) when University classes are in session. 

The planetarium and observatory are closed during the University interim and break periods.  For current updates please call the Planetarium/Observatory at 346-2208  

These facilities are operated and maintained by staff in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UW-SP. 

Dr. Randy W. Olson is the planetarium director.