This event is in the past.It took place on May 22, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Telescope Observing
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through one of North America's oldest working telescopes at the Detroit Observatory's free Friday night sessions. Even cloudy skies can't dim this Victorian-era beauty: the historic building stays open for exploration.
Historic building
Free admission
Victorian architecture
Astronomy night
Tips
👋"very knowledgeable and friendly guides"
🔭"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
☁️building stays open even if weather blocks viewing
Telescope Observing
Peer through one of North America's oldest working telescopes at the Detroit Observatory's free Friday night sessions. Even cloudy skies can't dim this Victorian-era beauty: the historic building stays open for exploration.
Historic building
Free admission
Victorian architecture
Astronomy night
Tips
👋"very knowledgeable and friendly guides"
🔭"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
☁️building stays open even if weather blocks viewing
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