Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium - Fernbank Science Center - Atlanta, GA
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The Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium is located at the Fernbank Science center in Atlanta, GA.
Waymark Code: WM3838
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium offers a unique opportunity to learn about the night sky. The 500-seat theater, equipped with a 70-foot dome, a Mark V Zeiss star projector, and over 100 special effects projectors, is one of the largest planetariums in the United States and is the only major planetarium owned and operated by a public school system.


Fernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307

678-874-7100 (information lines)
678-874-7102 (receptionist)
678-874-7110 (fax)

Planetarium Address:
Fernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park Drive N.E.
Atlanta, GA USA
30307


Planetarium Website: [Web Link]

Cost:
Admission to Fernbank Science Center is free of charge. Parking is free of charge. Public planetarium shows are $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors.


Hours of Operation:
See their web site. The calendar and hours for DeKalb County School System's Fernbank Science Center vary throughout the year.


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