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Bradley Observatory and Delafield Planetarium (84 17 38.98 W, 33 45 54.84 N) is an astronomical teaching and research facility located on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA. The Observatory contains the 70-seat Delafield Planetarium and a 100-seat capacity lecture hall. The building also contains a library/seminar room, 3 faculty offices, a darkroom, a student computer lab, and an observing plaza for astronomical viewing. The large dome atop the Observatory houses the 30-inch Lewis H. Beck telescope.
Phone: 404-471-5800 - Address: Agnes Scott College, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030 |
Coca Cola Space Science Center - Meade Observatory & Omnisphere Theater Planetarium - The CCSSC in Columbus, GA is a division of Columbus State University (CSU). The Center Opened for the purpose of public education in space science, physics, and astronomy. CCSS has 4 major components and fun educational events.
Phone: 706-649-1470 or 706-649-1486 - Address: 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 |
Emory University Planetarium and Observatory - When the house lights go down, it’s a place to sit back in comfortable chairs, relax, gaze up and imagine that the 35-foot domed ceiling above really is filled with countless stars as it appears to be. In fact, each one is being projected by a relatively small but hard-working piece of equipment.
Phone: 404-727-6584 - Address: Department of Physics, Math & Science Center, 400 Dowman Dr., N201, Atlanta, GA 30322 |
Georgia Southern University Planetarium -
Explore the Universe! We offer a variety of fun and exciting educational shows for all ages for school groups, clubs, and the public at no charge during the school year. We also offer wonderful public events monthly with astronomers, guest speakers, and telescopic observing outdoors following presentations.
Phone: 912-478-5292 - Address: Physics Dept., Box 8031, Herty Dr, Statesboro, GA 30460 |
Hard Labor Creek Observatory - Located in the middle of Hard Labor Creek State Park in Rutledge, Georgia the observatory is a resource for professional and amateur astronomers. However, an additional service of HLCO has been to the public - bringing the wonders of the Universe to Georgia residents. Take advantage of the dark skies, away from the light pollution. You will observe objects as near as the Moon and as far away as the edge of our visible Universe. Research telescopes are a 16" Boller & Chivens and a 16" Meade. For larger groups requesting a private tour, please call.
Phone: 404-413-6033 - Address: 5 Hard Labor Creek Road, Rutledge , GA 30663 |
Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium - Explore a unique opportunity to learn about the night sky. This 500-seat theater is equipped with a 70-foot dome, a Mark V Zeiss star projector, and over 100 special effects projectors. Fernbank's 36-inch reflecting telescope is fitted with a full array of electronic enhancements. It is used for research, education, and is open to the public on many clear Thursday and Friday evenings. The planetarium is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience through the wonders of the universe. The 70-foot diameter planetarium, one of the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public enrichment.
Phone: 678-874-7102 or 678-874-7100 - Address: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Dr, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307-1398 |
Mark Smith Planetarium - Explore the Universe. Mark Smith Planetarium has a 40-foot-diameter dome, 118 comfortable tilted seats, surround-sound stereo, and an electronically-automated image projection system.
Various special effects can depict meteor showers, auroras, nebulae, alien atmospheres, and more! With Internet connection, satellite TV hook-up, and laserdisc/DVD video capability, virtually any still or moving image can be projected onto the dome, from movies, to live NASA-TV, online streaming video or digital slideshow presentations.
Phone: 478-477-3232 - Address: Museum of Arts & Sciences - 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, GA 31210-4806 |
Nathan M Patterson Planetarium - Telescope: Spitz 512 installed 1978
Dome: 12.2 m/10° tilt dome with 84 unidirectional seats.
Please call for information on school and public events and services. Phone: 706-569-3622 or 706-748-2000 - Address: Muscogee Couny School District, 2900 Woodruff Farm Road, Columbus, GA 31907-6848 |
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| North Atlanta Planetarium - Telescope: Spitz A4RPY - Dome: 12.2 m dome with 120 V-chevron seats. Please call for information on school events and services. Phone: 404- 350-3590 Address: 2875 Northside Dr, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 |
| NGCSU George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium & Observatory - The star theater seats 46 and a Spitz 512 planetarium projector which can display 1000 northern and southern sky stars on a thirty-foot diameter dome. The effect is a realistic simulation of the night sky as seen from anywhere on the surface of the Earth. Planetarium shows for school groups or other organizations are available by reservation Monday through Friday, depending on class schedule during the semester. Free public shows are presented every Friday from 8 to 9 pm while NGCSU is in session. The primary mission of the planetarium is to provide science education for students and the general public. Free admission. Phone: 706-864-1470 - Address: North Georgia College & State University, 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30597 |
Rollins Planetarium features a GOTO Chronos Space Simulator star projector. This state-of-the-art device uses light guide technology to project a realistic and beautiful starry sky. With high-speed, computer-calculated positioning, a simple click of a mouse sets the sky for any time in the past, present or future. The seating capacity is 109 people under a 40-foot-diameter dome. The new system utilizes six Sky-Skan edge-blended video projectors with digital light processing (DLP) technology to cover the entire dome with full-color, high resolution video. The college also has an observatory, located on Georgia state property near the Brasstown Valley Resort, only a short distance from campus. Free admission. Phone: 706-379-5195 or 706-379-5130
Address: Maxwell Center, Young Harris College, 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582 |
Sunrise Planetarium - The planetarium at Camp Sunrise is well equipped with over 75 special effects projectors and video projection, and the main star projector. Most of the programs are fully computer controlled. We welcome you to schedule a group of 20 or more people by calling. You can choose the programs you would like to see. All programs are free of charge
Phone: 706-337-2775 - Address: Camp Sunrise, 1427 Slate Mine Rd. SE, Fairmount, GA 30139. |
Tellus Planetarium & Observatory - Take a seat, lean back and prepare for an incredible ride in the Tellus planetarium. The digital projector will take you through our solar system to the edge of the galaxy and beyond. Adults and children of all ages will enjoy this unique experience. The past, present and future come alive at Tellus. Our four unique galleries are complemented by an observatory and a digital planetarium.
Phone: 770-606-5700 - Address: 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
The University of Georgia Observatory - Public nights are scheduled for open house. The 24-inch telescope at the University of Georgia will be open for public viewing once a month. If the nights are clear, those attending will be able to look through the telescope at the stars. If it's cloudy, there will be a brief talk on astronomy that is of current interest.
Following, are the open houses for the UGA observatory. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, March 20, at 8 PM and Friday, April 17, at 9 PM
Phone: 706-542-2485 - Address: University of Georgia, Physics Department, Room 204A, Athens, GA 30602 |
University of West Georgia Observatory features a Cassegrain reflecting telescope having a mirror whose diameter is fourteen inches. It is mounted in an observing room whose dome has a diameter of sixteen feet. West Georgia's students and people from the surrounding area have observed the Sun, Moon, planets, nebulas, star clusters, and galaxies. The facilities are available for observation of solar and lunar eclipses. During 1985-1986, about 3000 people saw the Halley's comet using telescopes at the Observatory.
Phone: 678-839-4095 - Address: Department of Physics, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA 30118 |
VSU Planetarium - The 47-seat planetarium is equipped with a Spitz A3P projector and
reproduces the night sky with the moon, stars, and naked eye planets. The VSU Planetarium serves as a valuable teaching tool and as a facility for an extensive public outreach program. We also offer 6 public planetarium shows each year. This evening series is free of charge and open to all members of the public. All our shows are suitable for ages 5 and up. Shows begin on Friday evenings at 8 pm and 9 pm sharp and last approximately 1 hour. The shows are followed by observatory open house, if weather permits. Seating is available by tickets only.
Phone: 229-333-5752 - Address: 1500 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698-0055 |
Wetherbee Planetarium - The Universe will never look quite the same way again. Come see any of our three wonderful, full dome programs. State-of-the-art, high definiton images and surround sound immerse you in the wonders of space. The Spitz 'SciDome' high-definition projection system, the 40 foot diameter dome, and the digital 5.1 surround sound is the first of it's kind.
Displaying 3 million pixels, over 3 times the resolution of a standard projection system, Thronateeska Heritage Center takes you on an exploration of the Universe in a way that will leave you amazed! Phone: 229-432-6955 - Address: Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 West Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA 31701-2325 |
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