W. A. Gayle Planetarium

The W. A. Gayle Planetarium is located in Oak Park in Montgomery, Montgomery County. It was built in 1968 and opened the following year and named for Montgomery mayor William A. Gayle. It is operated by Troy University and offers daily shows in the 159-seat theater focusing on astronomy and planetary science as well as exhibit areas devoted to space science and exploration.

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