This event is in the past.It took place on April 17, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Educational Talk
Educational TalkTelescope Observing
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at celestial objects during free Friday observing sessions. The historic observatory welcomes visitors even if clouds roll in.
free admission
historic telescope
Friday nights
family-friendly
Tips
🔭the 17ft Fitz Refractor dates to 1857
☁️building stays open even if weather blocks viewing
🌙last entry 30 min before close
Telescope Observing
Educational TalkEducational TalkPeer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at celestial objects during free Friday observing sessions. The historic observatory welcomes visitors even if clouds roll in.
free admission
historic telescope
Friday nights
family-friendly
Tips
🔭the 17ft Fitz Refractor dates to 1857
☁️building stays open even if weather blocks viewing
🌙last entry 30 min before close
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