Astronomy Night

Fri Jul 12 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm UTC-04:00

Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor

The Detroit Observatory
Publisher/HostThe Detroit Observatory
Astronomy Night
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The Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory welcomes you for tours of the 1854 facility and observing with its historic telescope.
About this Event

Experience History and Astronomy at the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory!

Join us for an evening of telescope observing with our 167-year-old telescope, guided tours of the 1854 Detroit Observatory, hands-on experiences, one-of-a-kind exhibits, and more!

Visitors can register for:

  • Observatory tours that begin at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, or 9:30pm. A 1 hour walk-through tour of the Detroit Observatory.
  • Telescope observing that begins at 8:00pm. Includes telescope observing with the historic Fitz refractor and the patio telescopes.

All registrants, including walk-ins, are welcome to patio telescope observing and all hands-on activities at the observatory! Telescope observing is only if weather permits. Please only register for one type of ticket.


Summer Telescope Observing Note

[July 12, 19]: All Observatory Tours include telescope observing

[July 5, 25]: 9:00 & 9:30 Observatory tours include Fitz telescope observing

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, 1398 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, United States

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