| 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.
In addition to educational classes for school students, free public observing open houses are offered every Thursday and Friday evening from 8:00 pm (or dark) until 10:30 pm (weather permitting). No open house on July 3 & 4, 2008. An astronomer will be available to position the telescope and answer questions. For more information contact us at 678-874-7102. |
| Facilities: | Forest | Exhibit Hall | Rose Garden | Compost Site | Planetarium | Observatory | Library | Meteorology | AEL |
| The Moon as taken from the Fernbank Observatory |