This event is in the past.It took place on May 1, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Themed Tour
Themed TourTelescope Observing
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through a 17ft Victorian telescope at the stars, just like 19th-century astronomers did. The 1857 Fitz refractor still brings Saturn's rings and lunar craters into sharp focus, with friendly guides sharing stories of scientific discovery.
19th-century science
free Friday events
interactive history
lunar and planetary views
Tips
đ"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
đ"Staff/Volunteers are very friendly"
â°arrive 30 min before closing
Telescope Observing
Themed TourThemed TourPeer through a 17ft Victorian telescope at the stars, just like 19th-century astronomers did. The 1857 Fitz refractor still brings Saturn's rings and lunar craters into sharp focus, with friendly guides sharing stories of scientific discovery.
19th-century science
free Friday events
interactive history
lunar and planetary views
Tips
đ"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
đ"Staff/Volunteers are very friendly"
â°arrive 30 min before closing
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