Come to Fernbank Science Center for views that are out of this world!
Did you know that as a DeKalb employee you get free admission to the planetarium? That's right...just show your Dekalb I.D.
We also offer FREE public viewing in the Observatory on clear Thursday and Friday nights. The Dr. Ralph L. Buice, Jr. Observatory at Fernbank Science Center houses a 0.9 meter (36-inch) Cassegrain reflector beneath a 10 meter (30 ft.) dome. This is one of the largest telescopes ever dedicated to education and public viewing.
The observatory will open only when there is a clear view of the night sky. Please call 678-874-7102 between 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM on the night of your planned visit for observatory updates. Please check our calendar for dates that the center is closed.