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Astronomy Events – August, 2014
Dahlonega – Univ of North Georgia Planetarium Free Public Education Show – More Information
Aug 1, 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 window is 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
Aug 2, 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
Rutledge – Hard Labor Creek Observatory Open House – More Information
Aug 2, 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.
Lavonia – Tugaloo State Park Night Time Astronomy with Atl Astronomy Club – More Information
Aug 2, 8:30 pm – Free (State Park Parking Pass Required $5)
Join the Atlanta Astronomy Club at picnic shelter #5 to view the night sky through telescopes. Members of the club will be on hand to assist.
1763 Tugalo State Park Rd, Lavonia, GA 30553
Richmond Hill – Fort McAllister Full Moon Star Gazers Party – More Information
Aug 8, 7PM – $7 (State Park Parking Pass Required $5)
Ms. Mullenax, Professor of Astronomy and Physics at AASU, will be here to help you discover and define the starry sky. For more Full Moon events, happening this summer, check out the Full Moon Fun page.
3894 Fort Mcallister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324
All of Georgia – Perseids Meteor Shower – More Information
Aug 11-13
The Perseid Meteor shower should peak Aug 11 – 13. A bright moon may interfere with viewing. For dark sky viewing locations, check out the next page.
Statesboro – Georgia Southern Planetarium Public Evening Show – More Information
August 29, 6pm – Free
Full Dome Planetarium Shows happening every half-hour from 6pm – 8:30pm. Show titled, “Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope” Please view the “More Information” link for special instructions about directions & parking.
Fargo – Astronomy at Stephen C Foster State Park – More Information
Aug 30, 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
Continue your Quest for Stars in Georgia:
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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!
Thanks for this info! My kids loved Fernbank last year. We need to go see some stars again.