Columbus State University (Coca-Cola Space Science Center)

Columbus State University’s Coca-Cola Space Science Center will expand the observatory’s equipment systems and remote resources, including the purchase of a new telescope, filters, cameras and computer hardware and software. These upgrades will significantly advance the science center’s ability to engage museum patrons; provide relevant and exciting professional development opportunities for teachers; give university students, faculty, and K-12 students and educators free, remote access to professional-grade astronomy equipment; and provide online access to historical astronomical events, many of which have typically been unavailable to non-scientists and the general public.