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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Creating Michigan: Key Moments in U-M’s Early History
DESCRIPTION:Explore the first 70 years of U-M history\, from the University’s Native American land accession and its origins in Detroit in 1817 to its move to Ann Arbor and emergence as a research university after 1837. We’ll traverse the original 40-acre campus\, learning about the professors\, presidents\, and students who walked the Diag nearly two centuries ago.  \nGuided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.6 miles. \nMeet at the steps of Angell Hall facing State Street.  \nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email). \nRegistration required.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walking-tour-creating-michigan-key-moments-in-u-ms-early-history-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T210000
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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.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T190000
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:From image composition to camera settings to choosing your subject\, learn everything you need to know to produce a stellar astronomical photo. Bring a camera if you have one—and a desire to experiment. Learners of all ages and experience levels are welcome! Part of the Imagining the Cosmos series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/astrophotography-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T230000
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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.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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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-13/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Origins of the Law Quadrangle
DESCRIPTION:Many associate the architecture of the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle with the Renaissance\, the Ivy League\, or even Hogwarts. While strolling through the Quad\, we’ll discuss the buildings from conception to construction and the Law School’s influence on social issues and legal education. \nGuided tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.5 hours; 0.5 miles. \nThis walking tour meets at the corner of S. University Avenue and State Street\, on the outer northwest corner of the Law Quad. \nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (notification via email). \nRegistration required.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walking-tour-the-origins-of-the-law-quadrangle-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
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CREATED:20260529T191526Z
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SUMMARY:How the Sun Became a Movie Star
DESCRIPTION:From stunning eclipse photos to the first motion pictures of the Sun\, explore the fascinating history of solar research at U-M. Includes safe solar observation through modern telescopes (weather permitting).
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/how-the-sun-became-a-movie-star/
CATEGORIES:Seeing in Depth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
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SUMMARY:Frankel Detroit Observatory at Ann Arbor Summerfest (A2SF)
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Ann Arbor’s Summerfest on June 18 to enjoy telescope observing and more with U-M’s historic Frankel Detroit Observatory! At the Summerfest Annex\, we’ll be offering the chance to recreate historical photos on campus\, a workshop about photographing the stars\, telescope observing\, and other fun free Observatory activities starting at 5:00 PM. \n\n\nMore information about A2SF: https://www.a2sf.org/events/detroit-observatory-26/Learn more about the Observatory programs: https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/a2sf-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies at Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth and explore the stories that have shaped the African American experience at the University of Michigan. We’ll learn about the pioneering students who redefined what it meant to belong at U-M and visit the places where campus social movements like the Black Action Movement and #BBUM coalesced.   \nGuided walking tour developed and led by student docents from the Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory. Duration: 1.5 hours; 1.4 miles. \nMeet at the steps of the Hatcher Graduate Library on the Diag. \nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email). \nRegistration required. \nDeveloped with support from the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walking-tour-invisible-to-indispensable-black-legacies-at-michigan-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T230000
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CREATED:20260527T130017Z
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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.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T210000
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SUMMARY:Asteroids Over Ann Arbor
DESCRIPTION:U-M astronomer James Watson discovered 22 asteroids in the 19th century. Learn about Watson’s “bagging asteroids” and the exciting race for new planets. View images of asteroids and comets taken through the Observatory’s historic Fitz telescope. Includes night sky telescope observing (weather permitting).
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/asteroids-over-ann-arbor/
CATEGORIES:Seeing in Depth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T230000
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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.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T230000
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CREATED:20260527T131851Z
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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-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T163000
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CREATED:20260511T173247Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Paths of Protest: Stories of Campus Activism at the University of Michigan
DESCRIPTION:The first teach-in. Lawsuits. Nazi resistance. U-M has long been home to activism\, and this walking tour will visit historically significant locations where you will learn about protests on campus. We will cover women’s activism\, the legacy of the Treaty of Fort Meigs\, the Black Action Movement\, anti-Vietnam War activism\, and more.\n \nGuided walking tour led by student docents. Duration: 1.25 hours; 1.25 miles.  \nMeet outside the Michigan League entrance on Ingalls Mall (facing the fountain).  \nTour will take place in rain or snow\, but will be cancelled for severe weather (registrants will be notified via email). \nRegistration required.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/walking-tour-paths-of-protest-stories-of-campus-activism-at-the-university-of-michigan-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T230000
DTSTAMP:20260527T131911Z
CREATED:20260527T131911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T131911Z
UID:10000569-1782594000-1782601200@detroitobservatory.umich.edu
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.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/telescope-observing-32/
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