Jun. 27, 2026
Saturday / 3:00 PM
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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Did you know that you can use a nearly 170-year old telescope at the Frankel Detroit Observatory every Friday night, and some Saturdays, weather permitting? Join us this Saturday, June 27 for our Saturday Open House and Telescope Observing! 🌖🔭
At our telescope observing nights, student docents—pictured here!—assist with using both the historic Fitz Telescope and modern instruments to view objects in the sky.
Check out our event calendar on our website and on Facebook for more information: detroitobservatory.umich.edu/visit/#tribe-calendar
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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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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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