









Saturday Open House
June 13 at 12pm
Old Fourth Ward
Step inside the 1854 Detroit Observatory, home to one of the oldest operational telescopes in North America. Peer through the 17-foot Fitz Refractor to catch the sun during daytime open houses, or wander exhibits that trace how astronomy became a predictive science.
historic landmark
family-friendly
free activity
solar telescope viewing
Tips
đź”"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
🌙"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
📝no registration needed, just show up
Saturday, June 13, 12:00 PM
Free
Saturday Open House
June 13 at 12pm










Step inside the 1854 Detroit Observatory, home to one of the oldest operational telescopes in North America. Peer through the 17-foot Fitz Refractor to catch the sun during daytime open houses, or wander exhibits that trace how astronomy became a predictive science.
historic landmark
family-friendly
free activity
solar telescope viewing
Tips
đź”"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
🌙"viewing the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
📝no registration needed, just show up
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