Public Observing Session -- Mercury and Venus

Tuesday, June 11, 9:00-11:00 p.m., Observatory in the SLRC

Although we are used to seeing Venus as a brilliant evening star, tiny Mercury is much more difficult to spot as it so close to the glare of the Sun. But tonight Mercury is as far from the Sun in the sky as it can get, improving our chances of finding it in the twilight sky. Right after sunset tonight we will look for both Mercury and Venus in the western sky. Later in the evening we take advantage of the dark skies after moonset to view star clusters and nebulae.  

Public Observing Session -- The Summer Solstice

Friday, June 21, 7:00 p.m.-Midnight

Spend a sultry evening, on "the longest day of the year," exploring the significance of the Summer Solstice to neolithic cultures around the Earth as well as the property that was once Henry and Clara Ford's backyard. Start with a presentation exploring the seasons at Henry Ford Community College's Hammond Planetarium at 7:00 pm. Then meet at the Environmental Interpretive Center at 8:00 p.m. to enjoy a guided walk through the UM-Dearborn Environmental Study Area, convening at sunset (around 9:00 p.m. EDT) near the Estate terrace to watch the sunset. End the evening after sunset with an illuminating, astronomical visit to the UM-D Observatory to enjoy the night sky through powerful telescopes, weather permitting. 

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Special Notes:

• Observing sessions require suitable sky conditions. To learn the status of any event, call the observatory hotline at 313-583-6566 beginning one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Inclement weather or other unforeseen adverse circumstances may cause the cancellation of a scheduled event.
• Observing sessions are primarily held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for personal comfort during your visit.
• Several University telescopes will be available, but personal equipment is permitted if desired.
• The Observatory is located on the 3rd floor of the Science Learning and Research Center (SLRC) on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. For driving directions and maps of the campus please visit http://www.umd.umich.edu/maps_directions.
• For further information about the observatory, visit our website at http://astronomy.umd.umich.edu or e-mail us at  umd-sky.observers@umich.edu.  Additional information is also available by calling the Department of Natural Sciences at 313-593-5277 (during normal business hours).
• All events are free and open to the public.

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