The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory exists to promote astronomy education to University of North Georgia students, as well as the general public. This state-of-the-art facility is located only four miles from the UNG Dahlonega Campus.
Monday - Friday (Monday - Thursday reserved for student labs)
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The observatory is open for UNG student labs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (weather permitting). All other UNG students are welcome to attend public telescope viewings on Friday evenings.
Friday
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Students and community members are invited to free telescope viewings of the night sky on Friday evenings, weather permitting.
Please email observatory@ung.edu for information about school/group visits.
Check our Facebook page for the nightly opening status.