This event is in the past.It took place on March 28, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Walking Tour
Walking TourSaturday Open House
Old Fourth Ward
Step into a piece of scientific history at this 1854 observatory, home to one of North America's oldest working telescopes. Tour the Victorian building, explore astronomy exhibits, and if the skies cooperate, catch a glimpse of the sun through a solar telescope.
Historic 1854 building
Victorian telescope viewing
Free family activity
Hands-on astronomy
Tips
🔭"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
🌙"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
☀️solar viewing is weather dependent
Saturday Open House
Walking TourWalking TourStep into a piece of scientific history at this 1854 observatory, home to one of North America's oldest working telescopes. Tour the Victorian building, explore astronomy exhibits, and if the skies cooperate, catch a glimpse of the sun through a solar telescope.
Historic 1854 building
Victorian telescope viewing
Free family activity
Hands-on astronomy
Tips
🔭"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
🌙"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
☀️solar viewing is weather dependent
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