McMath-Hulbert Solar Observatory Tour

Join us for an exclusive tour of the McMath – Hulbert solar observatory, located in Lake Angelus, Michigan.  Jim Shedlowsky, of the Warren Astronomical Society, will lead a small group through the historic building, sharing inside knowledge and stories along the way.  The tour begins at 10 AM and will be completed by noon.  Space on the tour is limited, so if you are interested in attending, please email Jim Goodall to reserve your spot.

The McMath – Hulbert Solar Observatory, was founded in 1930 by three amateur astronomers, Francis McMath, his son Robert McMath, and Henry Hulbert, with the goal of enhancing their clever development of time lapse astrophotography, for outreach purposes. It soon garnered the interests of the University of Michigan and evolved into a world-class solar observatory, operated by the U of M through 1979. It is now in private ownership, nonfunctional, but largely intact.

Club membership is required for this tour, and may be purchased through our Online Store.   For safety and accessibility reasons, this tour is not recommmended for persons with reduced mobility or children under the age of 10.

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