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    Planetarium Schedule

    The public program begins with a free planetarium show most Fridays at 8 p.m. Please make your reservation for the planetarium show as seating capacity is limited to 46.

    Book your spot today!

    After the planetarium show, view the real night sky through telescopes at the UNG North Georgia Astronomical Observatory (weather permitting). The new observatory facility is complete and open to the public, featuring a 28" reflecting telescope for viewing.

    Join us for a special event on Saturday, October 14 to view the partial solar eclipse, along with extra planetarium shows and crafts from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

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    Upcoming Friday Schedule

    Date & Time Program
    September 22 at 8:00 p.m.  Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice
    September 29 at 8:00 p.m.   Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice
    October 6 at 8:00 p.m.  Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice
    October 13 at 8:00 p.m.   Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice
    October 20 at 8:00 p.m.   Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice
    October 27  Closed
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      Public Show

      Our current public show is titled "Amazing Moons: Eclipses, Oceans, and Ice." Runtime about 55 minutes.

      The show begins with a full-dome video called "Eclipse: The Sun Revealed." Join us to learn about the science and history of eclipses, just in time for two upcoming solar eclipses in the US on October 14, 2023 and April 8, 2024.

      The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky and close-up visits to our Moon and several moons of Saturn.

      Book your spot today!

    • Upcoming Shows

      The show will change in November 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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