| Alternative names | UNG Observatory  | ||||||||
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| Organization | University of North Georgia | ||||||||
| Location | Dahlonega, Georgia | ||||||||
| Coordinates | 34°31′15″N84°3′14″W / 34.52083°N 84.05389°W | ||||||||
| Website | ung | ||||||||
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  Location of North Georgia Astronomical Observatory | |||||||||
North Georgia Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of North Georgia. It is located in Dahlonega, Georgia (USA).
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