The Fernbank Observatory houses a 0.9 meter (36-inch) Cassegrain reflector beneath a 10 meter (30 ft.) dome. This is the largest telescope in the southeastern United States and one of the largest instruments ever dedicated to education and public viewing.

Free public observing open houses are offered every Thursday and Friday evening from 9:00 pm (or dark) until 10:30 pm (weather permitting).

An astronomer will be available to position the telescope and answer questions.

For more information contact us at 678-874-7102.

The moon as taken from the telescope