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Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor

"very enriching experience" viewing through the Victorian telescope
"must visit place if you are interested in history or astronomy"
Solar viewing is weather dependent, so check the skies

Step inside the 1854 Detroit Observatory for a free afternoon of stargazing turned sun-watching. Peer through the historic solar telescope and wander exhibits where astronomy history still hums.

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  • Hands-on astronomy
  • Historic 1854 building
  • Family-friendly
  • Free afternoon out
  • Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
  • Old Fourth Ward
  • Ann Arbor

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