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SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Detroit Observatory Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:[Open to Faculty and Staff]Step back in time and look out into the cosmos! Built in 1854\, the historic Detroit Observatory is the University of Michigan’s oldest scientific facility and a newly reimagined space where history\, astronomy\, and cutting-edge digital exhibits meet.Join Observatory experts for a guided journey through Michigan’s history\, written in the stars. Whether you are a space enthusiast\, history technology buff\, or curious visitor\, this tour offers a rare look at the instruments and ideas that shaped modern astronomy in America.\nHighlights! Historic Telescopes: View the original 1857 Fitz Refractor telescope and the Meridian Circle telescope in their authentic historic domes. Interactive & Digital Exhibits: Discover the stories of 19th-century astronomers\, midwestern science\, and campus life through modern multimedia installations in the new classroom and exhibition spaces. Campus & Astronomy History: Learn how the Observatory played a key role in the early development of the University of Michigan and scientific research.✨ New Exhibit: \"Fill the Ranks\": The Civil War and the University of MichiganDetails:Location: Judy and Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory 1398 E. Ann Street\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109 (Entrance on Observatory Street)Please meet in the lobby of the Observatory\, off Observatory Street. Admission: Free!Time Slot: November 18\, 2026 at 3PMParking & Transportation: Parking is available in surrounding U-M campus structures and near University Hospital (E. Ann St. & Observatory St.)
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