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 51�� 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
August 29	Closed
September 5	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things
September 12	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things
September 19	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things
September 26	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things
October 3	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things
October 10	How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things

What's Showing

Public Show

Our current public show is titled "How to Find a Black Hole and Lots of Other Things." Runtime about 50 minutes.

The show begins with a full-dome video called "Messengers of Time and Space." Discover how observatories around the world collect light, catch elusive particles, and measure tiny ripples to unveil our universe.

The show continues with a live presentation of the evening sky including constellations and a glimpse into (or rather around) black holes.

Upcoming Shows

The show will change in October 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 51��'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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