This event is in the past.It took place on August 8, 2026 at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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Old Fourth Ward,ย Ann Arbor

๐Ÿ”ญ"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
โ˜€๏ธSolar viewing is weather dependent, so check the sky
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆGreat for curious kids and history buffs alike

Step through a portal to 1850s astronomy at the Detroit Observatory. Peer at the sun through a solar telescope, explore the historic dome, and chat with guides who make stargazing history feel alive.

Historic dome tours
Hands-on astronomy
Family-friendly
Knowledgeable student guides
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