North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory exists to promote astronomy education to University of North Georgia students, as well as the general public. This state-of-the-art facility is located only four miles from the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dahlonega Campus.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Students
Monday - Friday (Monday - Thursday reserved for student labs)
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The observatory is open for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ student labs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings (weather permitting). All other Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students are welcome to attend public telescope viewings on Friday evenings.
Public Telescope Viewing
Friday
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Students and community members are invited to free telescope viewings of the night sky on Friday evenings, weather permitting.
School/Group Visits
Please email observatory@ung.edu for information about school/group visits.
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