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

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Old Fourth Ward,聽Ann Arbor

馃敪"the moon through the Victorian telescope is a very enriching experience"
馃寵Last entry 30 minutes before closing
鈽侊笍Building stays open even if weather cancels viewing

Peer through the 1857 Fitz telescope at distant celestial objects in this historic observatory. Knowledgeable guides bring the Victorian-era science to life, and the building stays open for exploration even when clouds block the night sky.

historic observatory
Victorian science
free Friday night
hands-on astronomy

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