Exploring the 19th Century Solar System
Schedule
Thu Dec 05 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor, MI
About this Event
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!
Where is it happening?
Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, 1398 East Ann Street, Ann Arbor, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
