Fernbank Observatory - Fernbank Science Center - Atlanta, GA
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The Fernbank Observatory, at the Fernbank Science Center, houses a 0.9 meter (36-inch) Cassegrain reflector beneath a 10 meter (30 ft.) dome.
Waymark Code: WM1XCB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2007
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The Fernbank Observatory, at the Fernbank Science Center, 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 p.m. (or dark) until 10:30 p.m. weather permitting. An astronomer will be available to position the telescope and answer questions. For more information contact 678-874-7102.
The Fernbank Science Center also includes:
The Fernbank Forest; a 65-acre tract of relatively undisturbed mature mixed hardwood forest.
The exhibit hall spans some 9000 square feet and circles the planetarium theater.
The Jim Cherry Memorial has a 500-seat theater, equipped with a 70-foot dome, a Mark V Zeiss star projector, and over 100 special effects projectors. This is one of the largest planetariums in the United States and is the only major planetarium owned and operated by a public school system.
There is also a Meteorology and Seismology Lab.
Observatory Purpose: Research
Optical / Infrared Telescopes?: Yes
Radio Telescopes?: No
Open to the Public?: Yes
Public Viewing Allowed?: Yes
Active Observatory?: Active
Number of Telescopes or Antennas: 1
Site URL: [Web Link]
Year Dedicated or Opened: 1967
Solar Telescopes?: Not listed
Is this a Club Observatory?: Not listed
Altitude (meters): Not Listed
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