Planetarium Schedule

The public program begins with a free planetarium show most Fridays. Shows start at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated on the schedule. Please make your reservation for the planetarium show as seating capacity is limited to 46.

After the planetarium show, view the real night sky through telescopes at the 91�� North Georgia Astronomical Observatory (weather permitting). The new observatory facility is complete and open to the public, featuring a 28" reflecting telescope for viewing.

Upcoming Friday Schedule

Date & Time	Program
July 4	Closed
July 11	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies
July 18	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies
July 25	Closed
August 1	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies
August 8	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies
August 15	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies
August 22	Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies

What's Showing

Public Show

Our current public show is titled "Wayfinding, Nebulae, and Big Skies" Runtime about 50 minutes.

The show begins with a full-dome video called "Wayfinders." Sail across the Pacific ocean with experts of Polynesian navigation, using only the stars and cues from nature as a guide.

The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky including constellations and a dive into the giant photos from the new Vera Rubin Observatory.

Upcoming Shows

The show will change in September 2025.

Format

Public shows incorporate full-dome video and a live presentation of what is up in the current night sky. Recent astronomical discoveries may also be presented.

The live content of the show changes throughout the year to reflect changes in the evening skies and new developments in science.

Shows may include stunning images of stellar nebulas, travel to distant planets or stars, and detailed instruction on how to identify constellations!

Observatory

The new facility at 91��'s North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is complete and open to the public, featuring a 28" reflecting telescope for viewing.

To find out the observatory's daily operating status, please visit the .

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Planetarium Schedule

Upcoming Friday Schedule

Public Show

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