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SUMMARY:Workshop: Introduction to Astrosketching
DESCRIPTION:Before there were cameras\, astronomers put pencil to paper to record what they saw. Using the Observatory’s historic and modern telescopes\, learn how to image the sky like a nineteenth-century astronomer. Attendees will explore the fascinating history of astrosketching at the Observatory\, learning historic astronomy drawing techniques\, and practicing their drawing skills with our historic telescopes. If weather prevents observing\, we’ll simulate the experience with images taken from our instruments. 30 minute presentation followed by activities. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos workshop series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/introduction-to-astrosketching/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T210000
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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-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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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-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Invisible to Indispensable: Black Legacies at Michigan
DESCRIPTION: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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181831Z
CREATED:20260529T191809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T181831Z
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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-2/
CATEGORIES:Seeing in Depth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T180539Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting the Sky (Art Fair edition!)
DESCRIPTION:Astronomical images are science—and art. In this workshop\, learn how photographers\, artists\, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then\, create your own artistic models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. 30-minute presentation followed by crafting activity. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos workshop series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/workshop-crafting-the-sky-art-fair-edition/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting the Sky (Art Fair edition!)
DESCRIPTION:Astronomical images are science—and art. In this workshop\, learn how photographers\, artists\, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then\, create your own artistic models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. 30-minute presentation followed by crafting activity. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos workshop series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/workshop-crafting-the-sky-art-fair-edition-2/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting the Sky
DESCRIPTION:Astronomical images are science—and art. In this workshop\, learn how photographers\, artists\, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then\, create your own artistic models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. 30-minute presentation followed by crafting activity. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos workshop series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/crafting-the-sky/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T210000
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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-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
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CREATED:20260527T132411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T132411Z
UID:10000572-1784376000-1784415600@detroitobservatory.umich.edu
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-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181444Z
CREATED:20260701T181444Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting the Sky (Art Fair edition!)
DESCRIPTION:Astronomical images are science—and art. In this workshop\, learn how photographers\, artists\, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then\, create your own artistic models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. 30-minute presentation followed by crafting activity. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos workshop series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/workshop-crafting-the-sky-art-fair-edition-3/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T230000
DTSTAMP:20260527T132314Z
CREATED:20260527T132314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T132314Z
UID:10000571-1784408400-1784415600@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-33/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T173710Z
CREATED:20260511T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173710Z
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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-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260701T181033Z
CREATED:20260529T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T181033Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Astro Image Processing
DESCRIPTION:Explore how modern-day cameras\, a 170-year old telescope\, and computers work together to create images of our celestial neighbors. In this workshop\, we’ll demonstrate a range of techniques to process basic image data from telescopes\, including the Hubble Space Telescope. 60-minute presentation followed by Q&A with Observatory staff. Attendees will be provided with resources to begin processing astronomical images at home. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos series.
URL:https://detroitobservatory.umich.edu/event/astro-image-processing/
CATEGORIES:Imagining the Cosmos
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T230000
DTSTAMP:20260527T131212Z
CREATED:20260527T131212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T131212Z
UID:10000560-1784926800-1784934000@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-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T230000
DTSTAMP:20260527T131241Z
CREATED:20260527T131241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T131241Z
UID:10000561-1785531600-1785538800@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-28/
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