The public program begins with a free planetarium show most Fridays. Shows start at 8 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 UNG North Georgia Astronomical Observatory (weather permitting). The new observatory facility is complete and open to the public, featuring a 28" reflecting telescope for viewing.
"Our current public show is titled "Seeing Starlight and the Milky Way." Runtime about 55 minutes.
The show begins with a full-dome video called "Seeing" that follows a photon of light from the heart of star, through space, and into the eye of a person on Earth. This exciting journey highlights the amazing processes that allow us to see across the universe.
The show continues with a live presentation of the night sky focused on galaxies, like our Milky Way, and the groups of stars and black holes within them.
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!