This event is in the past.It took place on April 11, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.




100 Things to See in the Night Sky
Old Fourth Ward
Learn to read the night sky with astronomer Dean Regas in a 19th century dome. This family-friendly talk covers spotting Orion, Gemini, and Taurus, plus hands-on telescope viewing if the skies cooperate.
Family-friendly stargazing
Historic telescope viewing
Hands-on astronomy
Expert-led presentation
Tips
☀️solar telescope viewing during daytime open house
🔭the 17ft Fitz Refractor dates to 1854
100 Things to See in the Night Sky




Learn to read the night sky with astronomer Dean Regas in a 19th century dome. This family-friendly talk covers spotting Orion, Gemini, and Taurus, plus hands-on telescope viewing if the skies cooperate.
Family-friendly stargazing
Historic telescope viewing
Hands-on astronomy
Expert-led presentation
Tips
☀️solar telescope viewing during daytime open house
🔭the 17ft Fitz Refractor dates to 1854
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