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    George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium

    At the George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium, students and the general public can explore the night sky as seen from Earth, or fly into the cosmos to explore other worlds in our dome-shaped theater. Planetarium events open to the public are FREE unless otherwise stated.

    You will be truly immersed in the universe and see incredible modern-day scientific discoveries!

    The planetarium features:
    • 30-foot diameter dome
    • 46 seats
    • State-of-the-art Digistar 6 Full-Dome Digital Planetarium Projector
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      Public Show

      Our current public show is titled "Phantoms and Giants: Dark Matter and Galaxies." Runtime about 50 minutes.

      The show begins with a full-dome video called "Phantom of the Universe" about the search for mysterious dark matter, narrated by Tilda Swinton.  We’ll explore the beginnings of the universe and race around the largest particle accelerator in the world.

      The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky featuring some of the giant structures that are shaped by dark matter: galaxies.

      Book your spot today!

    • Upcoming Shows

      The show will change in late April 2023. Title to be announced later.

    • Format

      Public shows incorporate full-dome video and a live presentation of what is up in the current night sky. Recent astronomical discoveries may also be presented.

      The live content of the show changes throughout the year to reflect changes in the evening skies and new developments in science.

      Shows may include stunning images of stellar nebulas, travel to distant planets or stars, and detailed instruction on how to identify constellations!

    • Observatory

      The new facility at UNG's North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is complete and open to the public, featuring a 28" reflecting telescope for viewing.

      To find out the observatory's daily operating status, please visit the North Georgia Astronomical Observatory Facebook page.

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