Where to see stars in Georgia

Where to see the STARS in Georgia! Observatories, Stargazing & Planetariums

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Astronomy Events – June 2014

Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
June 20, 7:30pm – Free
Free, one hour public education shows. The current show is “Red Baron and the Bloody Moon,” which is about Mars and the possibility of other planets supporting life. Some seasonal stars & constellations will also be featured. Opens for seating at 7:30pm with the show beginning promptly at 8PM.
The George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium new windowis located in the H&NS Building on the UNG campus (GPS address to H&NS building: L35, Sunset Dr., Dahlonega, GA 30597).

Mansfield – Charlie Elliott AstronomyMore Information
June 21, 8:30pm – Free (although a parking pass may be required)
The monthly observing session at Jon Wood Astronomy Field. The observing field is located off Elliott Trail at the  Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield Georgia.  Everyone is welcome.  Please do not enter the field with lights after dark.  Please use red lights only. Read about Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055

Pine Mountain – Star Light, Star Bright at FDR State Park – More Information
June 21, 9PM – Free (State Parks Parking Pass Required $5)
Join the Coca-Cola Space Science Center staff for an evening of star talks, star maps, and night sky viewing. Bring a chair. Meet at amphitheater next to the Park Office on Hwy 190.
2970 Ga. Highway 190
Pine Mountain, GA 31822

All Georgia – Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower – More Information
July 28 – July 29 Peaking
This year the Delta Aquarids are expected to peak, during a thin crescent moon, on the night of July 28th and the morning of July 29th. Viewing will be excellent provided your skies are cooperative. Find a nice area with dark skies and dress warmly and look up for this respectable sky show. For information on good observation sites, in Georgia, visit the next page.

Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
June 27, 7:30pm – Free
Free, one hour public education shows. The current show is “Red Baron and the Bloody Moon,” which is about Mars and the possibility of other planets supporting life. Some seasonal stars & constellations will also be featured. Opens for seating at 7:30pm with the show beginning promptly at 8PM.
The George E. Coleman, Sr. Planetarium new windowis located in the H&NS Building on the UNG campus (GPS address to H&NS building: L35, Sunset Dr., Dahlonega, GA 30597).

Fargo – Astronomy at Stephen C Foster State Park – More Information
June 28, 9PM – $3 (State Parks Parking Pass also required, $5)
Observing the night sky through some high powered telescopes. Stephen C. Foster State Park is one of the darkest places in the Southeast, due to a lack of light pollution, so come out and see stargazing at its best. See a slideshow from our visit to Stephen C Foster State Park.
17515 Hwy 177, Fargo, GA 31631

Rutledge – Hard Labor Creek State Park Night Sky ObservationMore Information
June 27, 9:30pm – Free (State Park Parking Pass Required $5)
Education talk about interesting aspects of the night sky. Please provide telescopes.
5 Labor creek road, Rutledge, GA 30663

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2 thoughts on “Where to see the STARS in Georgia! Observatories, Stargazing & Planetariums

  1. Fernbank Science Center and Coca Cola Space Science Center I haven’t been to. They both sound like fun and I’ll try to make a trip to at least Fernbank since I hear a lot about it. Thanks Candy!

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