Watcher of the Sky: Making and Remaking the Detroit Observatory
August 27 at 12pm
Old Fourth Ward
Historic observatory tours
Science ExhibitionScience ExhibitionJudy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Opens Thursday at 12:00 PM
Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
🌌"truly magnificent collection"
☁️Cloudy nights still have cool activities
🔭The 17ft Fitz Refractor is the star
Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at distant planets and galaxies, or explore the historic dome and exhibits if the clouds roll in. The student guides make astronomy feel surprisingly approachable, even for total beginners.
Free admission
Family-friendly
Historic building
Hands-on astronomy
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Science ExhibitionScience ExhibitionJudy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Opens Thursday at 12:00 PM
Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor
🌌"truly magnificent collection"
☁️Cloudy nights still have cool activities
🔭The 17ft Fitz Refractor is the star
Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at distant planets and galaxies, or explore the historic dome and exhibits if the clouds roll in. The student guides make astronomy feel surprisingly approachable, even for total beginners.
Free admission
Family-friendly
Historic building
Hands-on astronomy
Google
(53)
4.8
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