Finding Our Way In the Milky Way: Knowing the Constellations with Norbert Vance

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

15675 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, Michigan 49701 | Mackinaw City

Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Publisher/HostHeadlands International Dark Sky Park
Finding Our Way In the Milky Way: Knowing the Constellations with Norbert Vance
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Modern professional astronomers often overlook constellation names with coordinates and computerized instruments. But to amateurs and those with a knack for folklore the constellations are a fun and useful guide for finding your way around the Milky Way. We'll also answer a fundamental question; Which way is up? Some lucky young people will win a free desktop telescope or an astronomy guide as a door prize. This class is led by Norbert Vance, professor of Astronomy at Eastern Michigan University.
Photo Credit: 2011 Luke Peterson Photography
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15675 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI, United States, Michigan 49701

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