The public program begins with a free planetarium show most Fridays at 7:30 p.m. (winter hours). Please make your reservation for the planetarium show as seating capacity is limited to 46.
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.
Our current public show is titled “Ice and Northern Lights” Runtime about 50 minutes.
The show begins with a full-dome video called "Arora." Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights and learn about auroras throughout our solar system.
The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky featuring some of the coldest spots in the local universe and ice on Mars.
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!