Presented By: Bentley Historical Library
Exploring the 19th Century Solar System
Explore the exciting mysteries and discoveries of the 19th Century Solar System and see Saturn through a 168-year-old telescope!
What were these dozens of new planets? How did they figure out the scale of the Solar System? How did Detroit Observatory astronomer’s use some of the most powerful telescopes in the world to discover asteroids and comets? Join us for unique presentations, hands-on activities, and telescope observing to discover the 19th century solar system and see how far we’ve come today!
Program begins at 8PM and is less than 2 hours. Telescope observing is weather dependent. Registration is FREE!
What were these dozens of new planets? How did they figure out the scale of the Solar System? How did Detroit Observatory astronomer’s use some of the most powerful telescopes in the world to discover asteroids and comets? Join us for unique presentations, hands-on activities, and telescope observing to discover the 19th century solar system and see how far we’ve come today!
Program begins at 8PM and is less than 2 hours. Telescope observing is weather dependent. Registration is FREE!
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