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4/8/22 Detroit Observatory ReOpening event.

Past Event

Welcome Week: Observing Night

Aug. 22, 2025

Friday / 9:00 PM

Event Details

Explore the historic Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory and observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope. Located on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Admission is always free!

This event will take place even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do!

Important things to note:

– Exhibits open for viewing
– No registration required
– Walk-ins available any time between 9pm and 10:30pm
– Visitors may experience wait times to use telescope

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