Welcome to the Detroit Observatory, where Michigan’s History is Written in the Stars

Upcoming Events

Jun. 26, 2026

Friday / 7:00 PM

Asteroids Over Ann Arbor

Jun. 26, 2026

Friday / 9:00 PM

Telescope Observing

Jun. 27, 2026

Saturday / 12:00 PM

Saturday Open House

Plan to See the Stars and Explore U-M's History

The Observatory offers programs exploring the history of astronomy and the history of the University of Michigan. We’re open Thursdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays. Admission is always free!

Check our calendar for programs and events!

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From women’s rights to Indigenous recognition, U-M has long been the locus of social and civil rights engagement. On our free Paths of Protest walking tour on Saturday, June 27, student docents will share stories of student activism on campus.

Free, registration required. More information here: www.facebook.com/events/837954549169274?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
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From women’s right

Happy summer solstice! Usually, you’re told to never look directly at the sun. What if there was a way to do it safely? Take a look through our telescope to see sunspots, prominences, and more! Join us for solar observing during our open hours on Thursdays, Friday, and select Saturdays, weather permitting. 🔭☀️

For more information about our public hours, visit our website: detroitobservatory.umich.edu/
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Happy summer solstic

Happy Juneteenth from the Frankel Detroit Observatory! Honor the holiday by joining us on our free walking tour, Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies at Michigan, a deep dive of the vast Black experience at the University of Michigan.

Registration required: detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walking-tour-invisible-to-indispensable-black-legacies-at-mich...
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Happy Juneteenth fro
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