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The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Dahlonega that is owned and operated by the University of North Georgia. The Observatory is home to a NASA All-Sky Fireball Network Camera, which is designed to detect, track and study bright meteors, also known as fireballs. The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is open to students of the university on any clear night Monday through Friday while classes are in session to come and observe the sky as part of their studies, and is open to the general public and students on Friday nights for astronomical viewing. The North Georgia Astronomical Observatory also runs free OPEN Program planetarium shows throughout the week.

3000 Dawsonville Hwy, Dahlonega, GA 30533, Phone: 706-864-8642

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