Where to see stars in Georgia

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

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Astronomy Events – July  2014

Jekyll Island –  4-H Tidelands Nature Center – More Information
July 2, 9pm – $4-$6
Stars on the Water is a great opportunity to enjoy the night skies. View stars and planets via telescope. Program begins at sunset with an audio-visual presentation. Read my posts from Jekyll Island.

Rutledge – Star Gazing Kayak Tour at Hard Labor Creek – More Information & Registration
July 4 & 5, 8:30pm – $15 (State Park Parking Pass Required $5)
Hard Labor Creek State Park is just far enough from Atlanta to have a really dark sky – perfect for stargazers. Join this guided paddle and enjoy the stars, and night sounds on this after dark kayak tour. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
5 Labor creek road, Rutledge, GA 30663

Fargo – Astronomy at Stephen C Foster State Park – More Information
July 5, 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
 

Cartersville – Tellus Museum Observatory Open House – More Information
July 11, 9pm – $5 non-members (Free for members)
Come enjoy the wonders of the sky using Tellus’ 20-inch telescope. Possible sights: The Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, and the double star Alberio.
100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120

Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
July 11, 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).

Rutledge – Hard Labor Creek Observatory Open House – More Information
July 12, 8:15pm – Free
Tours & observations begin 30 minutes after sunset and run for two hours. In case of inclement weather, the facilities will still be open for a tour and a brief slideshow. Please see more information link for directions and special instructions.

Statesboro – Georgia Southern Planetarium Day Time Show – More Information
July 12, 11am – Free
Full Dome Planetarium Presentation – Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe. Please visit the More Information link for special directions and parking info. 

Jekyll Island –  4-H Tidelands Nature Center – More Information
July 16, 9pm – $4-$6
Stars on the Water is a great opportunity to enjoy the night skies. View stars and planets via telescope. Program begins at sunset with an audio-visual presentation. Read my posts from Jekyll Island.

Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
July 18, 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).

Jekyll Island –  4-H Tidelands Nature Center – More Information
July 18, 9pm – $4-$6
Stars on the Water is a great opportunity to enjoy the night skies. View stars and planets via telescope. Program begins at sunset with an audio-visual presentation. Read my posts from Jekyll Island.

Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
July 25, 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 Astronomy – More Information
July 25, 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. 
543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055

Fargo – Astronomy at Stephen C Foster State Park – More Information
July 26, 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.
17515 Hwy 177, Fargo, GA 31631

Lumpkin – Providence Canyon State Park Astronomy Night – More Information
July 26, 7pm – Free (State Park Parking Pass Required $5)
Providence Canyon is an ideal location to view night skies because there is virtually no light pollution. Join Columbus State University as they reveal the night skies through the use of telescopes and share mythological stories about the constellations.
8930 Canyon Rd, Lumpkin, GA 31815

Continue your quest for Stars in Georgia
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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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