Statewide Astronomy Night
Join us April 25 to explore the wonders of the universe at your local planetarium or observatory in celebration of Statewide Astronomy Night.
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Statewide Astronomy Night at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Saturday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Kalamazoo Valley Museum 230 N Rose St Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
The Kalamazoo Valley Museum will participate in Statewide Astronomy Night (SWAN) on Saturday, April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. with astronomy-related activities for people of all ages. Enthusiastic staff and volunteers will engage visitors with a mix of astronomy-themed games, crafts, interactive demonstrations, and exciting planetarium experiences.The program is free and open to the public.
Learn more about Statewide Astronomy Night at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum
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Statewide Astronomy Night at the Belle Isle Nature Center
Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 10:00 PM at Belle Isle Nature Center 176 Lakeside Drive Detroit, MI 48207
Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Belle Isle Nature Center is partnering with Wayne State University’s Planetarium, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and the Michigan Science Center to host an Astronomy Night. Nature center staff will facilitate educational activities about nighttime animal adaptations and the Lights Out program to ensure safe passage for nocturnal wildlife. Wayne State University staff set up multiple telescopes on the nature trail and offer activities related to the sky. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will set up a to-scale, self-guided solar system tour, including trivia and fun facts about the planets. Michigan Science Center staff will provide an inflatable planetarium and offer an immersive tour of the sky. This event is free, but access to Belle Isle requires a recreation passport.
Learn more about Statewide Astronomy Night at the Belle Isle Nature Center
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Statewide Astronomy Night at the MSU Observatory
Saturday, April 25, 7:00 - 10:00 PM at MSU Observatory
Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Explore the wonders of the universe with night sky viewing and hands-on activities from physicists and astronomers from Michigan State University.
Learn more about Statewide Astronomy Night at the MSU Observatory
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Statewide Astronomy Night at the James C. Veen Observatory
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 - 11:00 PM at James C. Veen Observatory 3308 Kissing Rock Ave SE Lowell, MI 49331
Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
Join staff of the Chaffee Planetarium and members of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association for a night of free stargazing, observatory tours, and more! Activities and tours will be available rain or shine; telescope viewing will only be possible if skies are clear.
Learn more about Statewide Astronomy Night at the James C. Veen Observatory
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The Nucleus Factory: Changing the World with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
Saturday, April 25, 8:00 - 9:00 PM at Abrams Planetarium
Appropriate for: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above
This new show brings you inside the world-leading Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB)! It was developed at Abrams Planetarium by MSU students and filmed inside of the laboratory. Featuring interviews with several scientists and staff, this is a great introduction to the record-breaking research done right on campus.
Learn more about The Nucleus Factory: Changing the World with the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams