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SUMMARY:Tour of the Universe: You Are Here
DESCRIPTION:Rocket through space and sail among billions of stars and galaxies. Utilizing simulation software\, Dean Regas will guide guests through a family-friendly exploration of the mind-boggling scale of the universe. Along the way you’ll stop at the Moon and individual planets\, then you’ll make the jump to light speed and head to interstellar space and see all the galaxies in the universe. \nThis event is part of the Observatory’s Saturday open house programming. Join us 12-11 pm and tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, and participate in hands-on astronomy activities. And if weather permits\, you’ll be able to view the sun with our solar telescope and the night sky with historic and modern telescopes. Families welcome\, admission is always free\, and registration is not required. \nDean Regas is a renowned public speaker\, author\, educator\, national popularizer of astronomy\, and an expert in observational astronomy. He served as the astronomer for the Cincinnati Observatory from 2000-2023 and was the astronomer in residence at the Grand Canyon in 2021. He is the author of seven books including All About Orion\, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky\, and How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto. From 2010-2019 he was the co-host of the PBS program Star Gazers\, and he has contributed to Astronomy Magazine\, Sky and Telescope Magazine\, Farmer’s Almanac\, USAToday\, Science Friday\, and Here & Now. He is also the host of a popular astronomy podcast Looking Up with Dean Regas.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/tour-of-the-universe-you-are-here/
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SUMMARY:From Ann Arbor to Space!
DESCRIPTION:The William L. Clements Library will be joining the Detroit Observatory the evening of March 13. Stop by their pop-up exhibit to see early astronomy photography and education materials\, documentation on how telescopes were manufactured\, and commentary from the Apollo 11 moon mission!
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/from-ann-arbor-to-space/
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SUMMARY:Telescope Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments. \nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission; no registration required. \nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do! \nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. \nObservatory Hours:\nThursdays: 12-5 pm\nFridays: 12-11 pm\nSaturdays (second and fourth of each month): 10-4 pm
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-8/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Make the Observatory part of your weekend! Tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, participate in astronomy activities\, and view the sun with our solar telescope (weather dependent). Families welcome\, admission is always free. Registration not required.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/saturday-open-house-7/
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SUMMARY:Go\, Blue: A History of Michigan Athletics and International Travel
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan has forged a worldwide reputation for its teaching and research\, but less well known is the long history of international ties forged by its student athletes. Join us and Bentley archivist jay winkler as he shares stories of U-M’s sports teams’ global travels starting with the football team’s forays to Canada in the 1880s to the baseball team’s voyages to Japan in the 1920s to the “lost” history of basketball legend Cazzie Russell in Egypt and beyond.  \nPresented with support from the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/go-blue-a-history-of-michigan-athletics-and-international-travel/
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SUMMARY:Telescope Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments. \nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission; no registration required. \nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do! \nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. \nObservatory Hours:\nThursdays: 12-5 pm\nFridays: 12-11 pm\nSaturdays (second and fourth of each month): 10-4 pm
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-9/
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SUMMARY:STRGZR
DESCRIPTION:***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\, BUT PLEASE CHECK FOR OPENINGS DUE TO CANCELLATIONS*** \nJoin us for STRGZR\, an immersive musical journey directed by Dr. Michael Gould featuring the innovative talents of undergraduate and graduate Percussion Lab students.  \nAudience members are invited to discover an evening where astronomy\, history\, and contemporary percussion intertwine. Each 30-minute concert will embark from the lobby of the Observatory and culminate beneath the dome—where\, weather permitting\, guests will have a chance to gaze at the stars themselves. \nPresented by the School of Music\, Theatre\, and Dance in partnership with the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory. \nPerformance Times (registration is required): \n\nShow One: 8:00 pm\nShow Two: 8:30 pm \nShow Three: 9:00 pm \nShow Four: 9:30 pm\nShow Five: 10:00 pm\n\nPlease note:  \n\nRegistration is required and attendance is limited; please sign up for one of the performance times.\nRegistration opens March 5.\nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your ticketed performance.  \nA cozy waiting area will be available\, featuring music and storytelling inspired by astronomy and the Observatory’s history (featuring Professors Malcolm Tulip and Michael Gould).\nDress warmly—the dome is unheated and can be quite chilly.\n\nPlease contact detroit.observatory@umich.edu or call 734-763-2203 with any questions. \nThe Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory is located on Central Campus at 1398 East Ann Street\, next to the Alice Lloyd and Couzens Residence Halls. Entrance on Observatory Street.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/strgzr/
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SUMMARY:Telescope Observing
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments. \nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission; no registration required. \nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do! \nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. \nObservatory Hours:\nThursdays: 12-5 pm\nFridays: 12-11 pm\nSaturdays (second and fourth of each month): 10-4 pm
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-10/
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SUMMARY:Saturday Open House
DESCRIPTION:Make the Observatory part of your weekend! Tour the historic building\, view our exhibits\, participate in astronomy activities\, and view the sun with our solar telescope (weather dependent). Families welcome\, admission is always free. Registration not required.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/saturday-open-house-8/
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SUMMARY:Telescope Observing: Saturday Evening Edition!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to observe the night sky with the 1857 Fitz telescope and our collection of modern instruments. \nLocated on Central Campus next to Alice Lloyd Hall and Couzens Hall. Free admission; no registration required. \nThe Observatory will be open for exploration even if the weather does not permit telescope observing. We strive to always have interesting things for you to do! \nLast visitors admitted 30 minutes prior to closing. \nObservatory Hours:\nThursdays: 12-5 pm\nFridays: 12-11 pm\nSaturdays (second and fourth of each month): 10-4 pm \n*Extended evening hours on select Saturdays; check our events calendar for details.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-19/
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