This event is in the past.It took place on April 24, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Arts & Crafts
Arts & CraftsCreate Your Own Observatory
Old Fourth Ward
Build your own observatory model at the 1854 Detroit Observatory, where you'll hunt for clues through historic halls, catch a presentation on what makes an observatory tick, and peer through the 17-foot Fitz Refractor under the night sky.
historic observatory
Victorian telescope
family-friendly
hands-on activities
Tips
🔭"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
🏛️built in 1854, second oldest building on U-M campus
🚶no registration needed, just walk in
Create Your Own Observatory
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsBuild your own observatory model at the 1854 Detroit Observatory, where you'll hunt for clues through historic halls, catch a presentation on what makes an observatory tick, and peer through the 17-foot Fitz Refractor under the night sky.
historic observatory
Victorian telescope
family-friendly
hands-on activities
Tips
🔭"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
🏛️built in 1854, second oldest building on U-M campus
🚶no registration needed, just walk in
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