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Old Fourth Ward, Ann Arbor

🔭"one of the oldest telescopes in North America"
🎓Student docents known for being knowledgeable & friendly
🌧️Cloudy night? building & exhibits still open to explore

Stargaze through a telescope that's been scanning the skies since 1857. The historic Detroit Observatory pairs its antique Fitz refractor with modern instruments, and stays open for exploring even when clouds crash the party.

Historic landmark
Free admission
Antique telescope
Night sky viewing

Friday, November 13, 8:00 PM

Free

What are you into?

  • Historic landmark
  • Free admission
  • Antique telescope
  • Night sky viewing
  • Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
  • Old Fourth Ward
  • Ann Arbor

Coming up at Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

Eat & drink nearby

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  • Iggy's Eggies

    Iggy's Eggies

    852 m away

    Old Fourth Ward

    Breakfast sandwiches & hashbrowns

  • Times Square Kitchen

    Times Square Kitchen

    981 m away

    Old Fourth Ward

    Nyc halal cart classics

  • 1824 Cocktails & Coffee

    1824 Cocktails & Coffee

    984 m away

    Old Fourth Ward

    Late-night craft cocktails