Experience History and Astronomy at the Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory!

Join us for an evening of telescope observing with our 167-year-old telescope, guided tours of the 1854 Detroit Observatory, hands-on experiences, one-of-a-kind exhibits, and more!

Visitors can register for:

• Observatory Tours that begin at 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, or 9:30pm. A 1 hour walk-through tour of the Detroit Observatory. 9:00 & 9:30pm include Historic Telescope Observing.
• Historic Telescope Observing that begins at 9:30pm. Includes telescope observing with the historic Fitz refractor.

All visitors, including walk-ins, are welcome to patio telescope observing and all hands-on activities at the observatory! Telescope observing is only if weather permits. Please only register for one category of ticket. Tour slots are limited, so please arrive on time for your slot.