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Hard Labor Creek Observatory
What:Public Nights at Observatories in Atlanta
Where: Hard Labor Creek Observatory, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge, Ga.
When: See Below
Cost: Free
Where: Hard Labor Creek Observatory, Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge, Ga.
When: See Below
Cost: Free
Hard Labor Creek Observatory is open to the public one Saturday per month from March until October.
In case of inclement weather, the facilities will be still open for a tour and a brief slideshow.
In case of inclement weather, the facilities will be still open for a tour and a brief slideshow.
No reservations are required, but organizers of large groups (of more than 20 people) should confirm visit times with the GSU Department of Physics and Astronomy at 404-413-6024 at least one week prior to the open house.
The public open house dates for 2011 are:
July 9
Tours & observations will be from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunset at 8:51
July 9
Tours & observations will be from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunset at 8:51
August 6
Tours & observations will be from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunset at 8:34
Tours & observations will be from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunset at 8:34
September 17
Tours & observations will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Sunset at 7:42
Tours & observations will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Sunset at 7:42
October 29
Tours & observations will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunset at 6:48
Tours & observations will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunset at 6:48
Georgia has several observatories, many close to Atlanta and many free! You can find a complete list in my book 100+ Free & Cheap Things to do in Atlanta with Kids. Purchase online at Amazon.com or at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta gift shop.
