Events

Gazers of the Galaxy at Brasstown Bald

Location

Brasstown Bald
2941 Highway Spur 180
Hiawassee, GA 30546

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Dates

Saturday,  June 8, 2024
Saturday, August 31, 2024

Cost

Adults: $30

Children: $15    

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FIND Outdoors is partnering with the Atlanta Astronomy Club for a night full of looking up at the cosmos. Join us at Brasstown Bald for our “Gazers of the Galaxy” workshop. Expert astronomers will guide you through the night sky and assist you in using high-powered telescopes to get a closer look at our universe.

Event Details

Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered what was “out there”? Now’s your chance to view Brasstown Bald’s scenic vista in a whole new light – or dark!  

FIND Outdoors is partnering with Atlanta Astronomy Club at the highest point in Georgia to discover the hidden mysteries of Georgia’s darkest sky. Expert astronomers will guide participants through the night, interpreting the wonders of the universe through their galactic stories and expertise. You will also be given the opportunity to use high powered telescopes to explore our universe even further. You’ll become a “Guardian of the Galaxy” after spending an evening learning about the magic of deep space and North Georgia’s incredible nightscape.  

FIND Outdoors is excited to welcome you to Brasstown Bald and experience North Georgia like you have never! 

Schedule

9:00 pm

Please arrive 30 minutes before the program start time at 8:30 pm  

What to Bring

If you have one, please bring a flashlight. Red-light flashlights are preferred.  

Please dress warm and wear close-toed shoes. It is often 10-15 degrees cooler on the mountain. We recommend wearing layers, blankets, hats, and gloves. If you do not need them you can leave them in your vehicle.

Bring a folding chair to sit on during the program. A folding or lawn chair would be more comfortable to sit on than a blanket.  

 

Cancellation Policy

All ticket purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE.  Unused ticket purchases will support the mission and work of FIND Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) tax deductible nonprofit organization, Tax ID# 56-1302500.

If you wish to transfer your ticket to someone else, make sure they give YOUR name at check in.  We register guests the night of the event based off the name used to purchase the ticket.

Visitors will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances.  Cancellation decisions will be made by 5:00 pm on the day of the tour.  Attendees will be notified by email and a sign will be posted at the Anna Ruby Falls site.