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    Planetarium Directions

    Address

    Health and Natural Sciences Building
    Room 234
    159 Sunset Drive
    Dahlonega, GA 30533

    Directions

    Take the long corridor with astronomical art just to the left of room 232 (large lecture hall), turn right at the end to find the double door entrance for the planetarium (room 234).

    Parking

    • Weekdays - Visitor parking available in lots 15 and 49. 
    • Weekends and weekdays after 5:30 p.m. - All faculty and staff parking is open to the public. There is parking directly behind the building.

    Accessibility

    Accessible entry - Enter from the back of the building to the first floor and either take the elevator or the ramp to the second floor.

    Observatory Directions

    Address

    North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
    Day Drive
    Dahlonega, GA 30533

    Directions

    The observatory is located approximately four miles west of Dahlonega off of Highway 9, 0.4 mile past the junction with Highway 52.

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    Observatory's Operating Status

    To find out the observatory's daily operating status, please visit the NGAO's Facebook page.

    aerial satellite view of observatory
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