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Upcoming Astronomy Events
As a service to our community, Sky & Telescope lists astronomy-related events, including star parties, observatory public nights, astronomy talks, and more. Star parties offer dark skies and astronomical fellowship and often cater to families and feature special activities for kids. Public nights give the general public a chance to view the sky through large telescopes, and public talks are a great place to learn the fundamentals of the science and the craft.
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Astronomy at the Beach is Back in 2022!
September 16, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - September 17, 2022 @ 11:30 pm EDT
Free
Astronomy at the Beach is back to a real in-person event this year. Dozens of big telescopes, showing the rings of Saturn, Jupiter’s Red Spot, exploding stars and distant galaxies. We’ll be showing and explaining the new Webb telescope images!
WHERE: “Island Lake Picnic Grounds” inside Island Lake State Recreation Area, Brighton. You need a license plate “Recreation Passport” to get in (or get one at gate for $17). Otherwise, a free event.
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, September 16 and 17. Solar scopes at 4pm. Program in the tent 7-9:30pm, telescopes 8pm-midnight
WHAT: Something for all ages. Fun science demonstrations, astrophotography, talk by a NASA Solar System Ambassador professor, local astronomy club tables, etc.
HOW: Rain or shine, talks will still take place in the big tent.
WHO: This event is put on by SE MI astronomy clubs (glaac.org), and is co-sponsored by the Michigan Science Center.
