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Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
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The Detroit Observatory is located on the corner of Observatory and Ann streets in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was built in 1854, and was the first scientific research facility at the University of Michigan and one of the oldest observatories of its type in the nation.
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University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Power Center for the Performing Arts
121 Fletcher St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Hill Auditorium
825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry
1011 N University Ave g565, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Ingalls Mall
881 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Lower Entrance to Nichols Arboretum
899 Nichols Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Fuller Park
1519 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
University of Michigan
500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Nearby restaurants
Mosher-Jordan Dining Hall
200 Observatory St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
La Serre
213 Glen Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
Blue Café & Market
200 Observatory St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Einstein Bros. Bagels
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
JavaBlu Café
1135 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Darwin's
1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Jamaican Jerk Pit
314 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Jimmy John's
929 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Sava's
216 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Kang's Korean Restaurant
1327 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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University of Michigan Health
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Couzens Hall
1300 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Palmer Field
401 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
1540 E Hospital Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
P4 Parking Structure
1200 E Hospital Dr Medical Professional Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
University of Michigan School of Public Health
1415 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
Floor 9, 1540 E Hospital Dr spc 4264, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
University of Michigan Hospital Emergency Room
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, United States
University of Michigan Medical School
1301 Catherine St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
University of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Med Inn Hotel Ann Arbor
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Ann Arbor Bed & Breakfast Inn @ Rackham Gardens
@Rackham Gardens Condominium, 921 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
The Inn at the Michigan League
911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Bell Tower Hotel
300 S Thayer St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States
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Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

entrance on, 1398 E Ann St, Observatory St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
4.8(35)
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The Detroit Observatory is located on the corner of Observatory and Ann streets in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was built in 1854, and was the first scientific research facility at the University of Michigan and one of the oldest observatories of its type in the nation.

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attractions: University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Power Center for the Performing Arts, University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum, Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre, Hill Auditorium, Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry, Ingalls Mall, Lower Entrance to Nichols Arboretum, Fuller Park, University of Michigan, restaurants: Mosher-Jordan Dining Hall, La Serre, Blue Café & Market, Einstein Bros. Bagels, JavaBlu Café, Darwin's, Jamaican Jerk Pit, Jimmy John's, Sava's, Kang's Korean Restaurant, local businesses: University of Michigan Health, Couzens Hall, Palmer Field, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, P4 Parking Structure, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, University of Michigan Hospital Emergency Room, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan Medical Center
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David StoneDavid Stone
The Detroit Observatory is the second oldest building on the University of Michigan Campus. Built in the mid 19th century it was a big early investment in world class science research at the new U.S. higher education institution. The newly completed (2022) classroom and addition makes the space suitable for all sorts of events and classes. The original telescope hardware and infrastructure provide excellent insights to the tools that brought astronomy into a predictive field. Critical to the early history of the University of Michigan this is a great way to get a sense of the institution’s early history.
Rengesh KRengesh K
Very historic place. This is one of the oldest telescopes in North America. There's a free tour every Friday evening where you get to see celestial objects through the telescope. Staff/Volunteers are very friendly. If you are near Ann Arbor this is a must visit place if you are interested in history or astronomy
Theodore HynesTheodore Hynes
This place was so cool! It has really historical telescopes that are not just historical for the university, or even Michigan, but the United States. Absolutely a must visit!!! :) They do viewings on Friday nights (except in August for vacay) but yeah! Go check it out!
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The Detroit Observatory is the second oldest building on the University of Michigan Campus. Built in the mid 19th century it was a big early investment in world class science research at the new U.S. higher education institution. The newly completed (2022) classroom and addition makes the space suitable for all sorts of events and classes. The original telescope hardware and infrastructure provide excellent insights to the tools that brought astronomy into a predictive field. Critical to the early history of the University of Michigan this is a great way to get a sense of the institution’s early history.
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Very historic place. This is one of the oldest telescopes in North America. There's a free tour every Friday evening where you get to see celestial objects through the telescope. Staff/Volunteers are very friendly. If you are near Ann Arbor this is a must visit place if you are interested in history or astronomy
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This place was so cool! It has really historical telescopes that are not just historical for the university, or even Michigan, but the United States. Absolutely a must visit!!! :) They do viewings on Friday nights (except in August for vacay) but yeah! Go check it out!
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The Detroit Observatory is the second oldest building on the University of Michigan Campus. Built in the mid 19th century it was a big early investment in world class science research at the new U.S. higher education institution. The newly completed (2022) classroom and addition makes the space suitable for all sorts of events and classes. The original telescope hardware and infrastructure provide excellent insights to the tools that brought astronomy into a predictive field. Critical to the early history of the University of Michigan this is a great way to get a sense of the institution’s...

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Just opened after years of renovations and the addition of a new annexe. Tours are going to start soon, but until then there's the Open night on Fridays. The students there are passionate and very knowledgeable and you get a fine sense of the history and use of the Observatory at the university. Scheduled time slots are assigned at entry for a look through the Fitz Telescope and depending on the various planetary and starry alignments in the season and ofcourse dependent on the light pollution from the nearby hospitals and residences, you can get to see the moon or other objects....

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Very historic place. This is one of the oldest telescopes in North America. There's a free tour every Friday evening where you get to see celestial objects through the telescope. Staff/Volunteers are very friendly. If you are near Ann Arbor this is a must visit place if you are interested in history...

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