This event is in the past.It took place on May 8, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Themed Tour
Themed TourTelescope Observing
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at distant celestial objects in this historic observatory. Knowledgeable guides bring the Victorian-era science to life, and the building stays open for exploration even when clouds block the night sky.
historic observatory
Victorian science
free Friday night
hands-on astronomy
Tips
đ"the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
đlast entry 30 minutes before closing
âïžbuilding stays open even if weather cancels viewing
Telescope Observing
Themed TourThemed TourPeer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at distant celestial objects in this historic observatory. Knowledgeable guides bring the Victorian-era science to life, and the building stays open for exploration even when clouds block the night sky.
historic observatory
Victorian science
free Friday night
hands-on astronomy
Tips
đ"the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
đlast entry 30 minutes before closing
âïžbuilding stays open even if weather cancels viewing
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