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Bradley Observatory - 404-471-6266
- Department of Physics and Astronomy, Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Observatory and Planetarium Info: The Bradley Observatory (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, Georgia. 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. |
Georgia Southern University Planetarium - 912-681-5293 or 912-681-0130
Georgia Southern University - Planetarium, Physics Dept.
Box 8031, Herty Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460
Planetarium Info: During the fall and spring semesters, we offer educational planetarium presentations for school and public groups grades Pre-K - 12 and adults at no charge weekdays at 10 and 11am by reservation only. We also offer public evenings once a month for all ages. Over 6,000 stars can be projected onto our 30 foot dome using our Spitz A4 star projector, and we can seat 65 visitors with unidirectional seating. For the hearing impaired, we have "Light-Talk" (glow in the dark) gloves for your interpreter to sign with during shows. |
Hard Labor Creek Observatory - 404-651-2279
A Facility of Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Observatory Info: 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. |
Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium - 678-874-7102 or 678-874-7100
Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307-1398
Planetarium Info: 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.
School Groups: School planetarium programs on a variety of grade-specific levels are given during the school year. Group rates are available. Please contact the Scheduler at 678-874-7102. |
Mark Smith Planetarium - 478-477-3232
Museum of Arts and Sciences - 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210-4806
Telescope: Konica Minolta MS-10 installed 1989
Dome: 12.2 m dome, 118 epicentric seats
Opened 1965, 36000 annual visitors. Planetarium has a museum, gift shop and public shows.
Planetarium Info: Explore the Universe. Mark Smith Planetarium was first opened in 1965. It has a 40-foot-diameter dome (only two planetarium domes in Georgia are larger!), 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.
School Groups: During the school year, on Bibb County Public School holidays, additional public shows are presented at 2 pm. See the Bibb County Public Schools website for a schedule of their closings. Also, the planetarium is frequently open to the public for special space-related events, such as live coverage of NASA launches. Such events are notoriously unpredictable, so viewing cannot be guaranteed on the day of your visit. The Planetarium is available for school groups, birthday parties, and other special events. Please call 478-477-3232 for more information. |
Nathan M Patterson Planetarium - 706-569-2549
Muscogee County School Dist.- 2900 Woodruff Farm Road, Columbus, GA 31907-6848
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. |
North Atlanta Planetarium - 404- 350-3590 - 2875 Northside Dr, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 Telescope: Spitz A4RPY
Dome: 12.2 m dome with 120 V-chevron seats
Please call for information on school events and services. |
North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
Observatory and Planetarium Info: The NGAO is open to students any clear night Monday through Friday while classes are in session. The observatory is open Monday through Thursday beginning 7:30 pm EST during standard time (9:30 pm EDT during daylight savings time). The general public and students are also invited to come out on Friday nights after the planetarium show for Observatory Public Education Nights (OPEN), weather permitting. The Friday OPEN program always begins at 9:30 pm during daylight or standard time. Call 706-864-1470 after 5:30 pm EST (7:30 pm EDT) or see the link above for daily operational status. |
Omnisphere Theater - 706-649-1486 business - 706-649-1470 info
Coca-Cola Space Science Center - 701 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901-2925
Telescope: Evans & Sutherland Digistar II
Dome: 15.2 m/10° tilt dome with 125 epicentric seats |
Rollins Planetarium - 706-379-3111 extn. 5130 office - 706-379-4312 info
Young Harris College - 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582-0068
Planetarium Info: The Rollins planetarium is one of the largest in the state of Georgia, is located in the Alva and Edna Maxwell Center on the campus of Young Harris College. It houses a GOTO "CHRONOS" projector under a 40-foot-diameter dome and is capable of seating 109 people in comfortable reclined chairs.
Observatory Info: The Observatory is open to the public when skies are clear on Friday nights at 9 p.m. Observing sessions are after planetarium shows at 8 p.m. in the Rollins Planetarium on the Young Harris College campus. The Observatory contains a 16-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope, located in a 15-foot dome. The facility also contains telescope piers which mount two 8-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescopes. The Observatory has many other telescopes that can be used on the site. |
The George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium - 706-864-1511
Planetarium Info: 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 8:00 to 9:00 PM while NGCSU is in session. For more detailed information about show times and the current schedule, see our planetarium schedule page. For group reservations, call the NGCSU Physics Department before 11:30 AM Monday through Friday at 706-864-1511 or leave a message on the planetarium information line at 706-864-1471.
The primary mission of the planetarium is to provide science education for students and the general public. It serves as an important educational resource for school systems in the North Georgia Area, and students from pre-school through college.
The star theater seats 46 and houses 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. In addition, an automated cove lighting system and CRT projector can provide special effects to lift you into the solar system on voyages to the planets. |
The University of Georgia Planetarium - 706-542-2487
Physics Department, Room 204A, Athens, GA 30602
Planetarium Info: We have scheduled public nights that include if it is clear a trip to the 24" telescope on the roof of the Physics Building. If it is cloudy a brief talk about an astronomical topic of current interest. Persons with special needs are requested to call 542-2485 in advance to notify the organizers of these needs. |
VSU Planetarium - 229-333-5752 - 1500 N Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31698-0055
Valdosta State University - Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences
Planetarium Info: Our 65-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. Astronomy majors give planetarium lecturers for more than 6000 school children who visit VSU each year. We also offer four public planetarium shows a year. This evening series is free of charge and open to all members of the public. Shows begin on Thursday evenings at 8:00pm sharp, with a special 6:30pm children's show of "The Star of Bethlehem."
Planetary Shows Info: All our shows are suitable for ages five and up; seating is on a first come first serve basis. Shows last approximately one hour followed by observatory open house, if weather permits. |
Wetherbee Planetarium- 229-432-6955 - 100 West Roosevelt Avenue, Albany, GA 31701-2325
Planetarium Info: Wetherbee Planetarium at Thronateeska Heritage Center. Planetarium Showtimes and Discovery Center Thursday-Friday 2:45 p.m. and Saturdays 12:30, 1:30, 2:30.
In the Wetherbee Planetarium its always a starry, starry night. With a wide variety of programs from a cat who travels in space...and dogs that explain how a solar eclipse works...to planetary probe encounters...to the galaxies of the universe. |
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