North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
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North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is a night-sky observatory owned and operated by the University of North Georgia, located about four miles from the main campus in Dahlonega, Georgia.
About North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
The observatory supports undergraduate astronomy education while also providing free public astronomy programming, making it one of the more accessible university observatories in the region.
Location & getting there
It sits at 3000 Dawsonville Highway in Dahlonega, in the North Georgia mountains, a short drive from the University of North Georgia's main campus.
Visiting North Georgia Astronomical Observatory
The observatory is open to the public Wednesday through Friday from 9pm to midnight, weather permitting, with daytime visits available by request. Friday evenings typically include a short presentation, such as a talk or film, followed by telescope viewing. For questions, the observatory can be reached at [email protected].
See your named star from here
Since North Georgia Astronomical Observatory regularly opens its telescopes to the public, it's a genuinely practical place to try to find a named star using its coordinates. Name a star at /#packages or browse the catalogue of stars already registered.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
