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 404-413-6033 at least one week prior to the open house.

The public open house dates for 2009 are:
(updated January 6, 2009)

March 14

Sunset 7:42 p.m. Moonset 10:01 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

April 4

Sunset 7:57 p.m. Moonset 4:49 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This open house is scheduled to coincide with the 100 hours of astronomy, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.

May 2

Sunset 8:19 p.m. Moonset 3:23 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 9 to 11 p.m. This open house is scheduled on International Astronomy Day.

May 30

Sunset 8:39 p.m. Moonset 12:25 a.m.

This open house will be focused on scouting groups. We hope to help scouts earn their badges, pins, or belt loops. This event is sponsered by the Georgia State University Astronomy Club, and is held in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy.

June 27

Sunset 8:49 p.m. Moonset 12:27 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 9 to 11 p.m.

July 25

Sunset 8:38 p.m. Moonset 12:32 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 9 to 11 p.m.

August 29

Sunset 8:04 p.m. Moonset 2:21 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 9 to 11 p.m.

September 19

Sunset 7:25 p.m. Moonset 1:08 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

September 26

Sunset 7:25 p.m. Moonset 1:08 a.m. SkyMap

Tours & observations will be from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

October 24

Sunset 6:50 p.m. Moonset 11:55 p.m. SkyMap

This open house also celebrates the International Year of Astronomy and the Galilean Nights Program. Tours & observations will be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.