This event is in the past.It took place on May 22, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
Themed Tour
Themed TourTelescope Observing
Old Fourth Ward
Peer through a 17-foot Victorian telescope from 1857, one of the oldest in North America. Even cloudy skies can't ruin the night, the Observatory stays open for exploration.
Historic stargazing
Free Friday nights
19th century science
Central Campus
Tips
☁️observatory stays open even if cloudy
🔭the Fitz telescope dates to 1857
Telescope Observing
Themed TourThemed TourPeer through a 17-foot Victorian telescope from 1857, one of the oldest in North America. Even cloudy skies can't ruin the night, the Observatory stays open for exploration.
Historic stargazing
Free Friday nights
19th century science
Central Campus
Tips
☁️observatory stays open even if cloudy
🔭the Fitz telescope dates to 1857
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