<![CDATA[Explore the Stars: Observatory Public Night (Oct 2)]]>

684395 event 1756931356 1756931755 <![CDATA[Explore the Stars: Observatory Public Night (Oct 2)]]> On select Thursday evenings, the Georgia Tech Observatory opens its doors to the public for a free night under the stars. Between the Howey and Mason Buildings, telescopes are set up for close-up views of the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other night-sky wonders and if you’ve got your own telescope, you’re welcome to bring it along.

Public Nights are contingent on clear weather.

For updated schedules, potential closures, driving and parking directions, and other information, please consult the official website: astronomy.gatech.edu

Fall 2025 Semester

September 4 - 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Moon, Alberio
October 2 - 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. - Moon, Saturn
October 30 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Moon, Saturn
December 4 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Full Moon, Saturn

Spring 2026 Semester

January 22 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Moon, Jupiter
February 26 - 7 to 9 p.m. - Moon, Jupiter
April 2 - 8 to 10 p.m. - Jupiter, Orion Nebula
April 23 - 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. - Moon, Jupiter

]]> Join the Georgia Tech Observatory’s free Public Nights to explore the Moon, planets, and night-sky wonders through telescopes on select Thursday evenings.

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