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SUMMARY:White Lake Weather Station Tour - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:The White Lake Weather Station has CANCELLED the tour\, due to COVID-19.\n\nTour an active Weather Station!\nThe radar and weather balloon telemetry towers at White Lake Station. \nDid you know there is a weather station in Oakland County?  The White Lake station is one of only 92 stations in North America\, which launches two weather balloons daily.  As astronomers\, we often reference weather data for planning purposes\, but few of us may realize where the data comes from.  A big part of weather forecasting depends on accurate wind velocity and temperature measurements of all the layers of the atmosphere.  Club members are invited to join in an exclusive tour of the White Lake Weather Station and watch a real weather balloon launch! \nMembers Only Event\nThis event is for GMAC members only\, but it’s never too late to purchase a membership!  Please visit our Membership Page for more information on benefits and pricing.  Don’t forget\, as a member of GMAC\, all individuals in your household can attend as well. \nGet your Tickets in the Online Store \nImportant Information!\nThe U.S. Government operates the station and they require additional paperwork for non-U.S. citizens.  If you are not a U.S. citizen\, please contact us at least three weeks before the event\, to ensure your participation.  Also\, the tour size for this event is limited\, so please email Jim Goodall and reserve your spot!
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/2020-weather-station-tour/
LOCATION:White Lake Weather Station\, 9200 White Lake Rd\, White Lake\, MI\, 48386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191102T170000
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SUMMARY:2019 Hamburg Meteorite Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets to the Meteorite Hunt Online Now!\n  \nRocks From Space!\n\nOn the evening of Jan 16th\, 2018\, a meteor entered the earths atmosphere over southeast Michigan and exploded over Livingston County.  Dozens of fragments of the meteor were found scattered on the lakes below in Hamburg Township and there are many more are waiting to be found. The General Motors Astronomy Club has received permission to hunt for meteorites at an undisclosed location near Pinckney.  Join us on November 2 and maybe you will be lucky enough to find a meteorite! \nAfter a day of hunting on a frozen lake for meteorites from the recent Michigan bolide\, Todd Slisher and team point to their finds. The crew found them in an afternoon hunt on a frozen lake. From left: Sandra Macika\, Todd Slisher\, Tony Licata\, and Brian Wolff. Not pictured but also on the team is Buddy Stark. From Sky & Telescope article\, picture by Lisa DeLuca. \n\nNov 2nd\, Event schedule:\n\n8:45 AM – Doors open\, get there early to grab some donuts and coffee before the presentation starts!\n9:00 AM – Presentation by meteorite hunter Larry Atkins\n9:40 AM – Break\n10:00 AM – Presentation by meteorite collector Mark Jeffries\n10:40 AM – Meteorite Show and Tell\n11:30 AM – Lunch\n12:30 PM – Afternoon hunt begins\n\nSchedule subject to change.  If the weather is good\, we will hunt until 5PM\, but you are free to leave at any time. \nPresentation by Larry Atkins\nJoin us at 9AM for a special presentation by local meteorite hunter\, Larry Atkins.  Larry is a very experienced meteorite hunter\, who lives in the Detroit area and will be bringing some meteorites from his own collection for show and tell! \n \n\nDetails and Recommendation:\n\nBe sure to eat a good breakfast\, so you will have energy for walking!\nThere is a restaurant on-site for lunch\, or you may venture out to other local restaurants.\nParticipants will be given magnet sticks\, clipboards\, and buckets as supplies last.  If you have a good strong magnet at home\, please bring it along\, just in case we run out.\nYou be given a gridded map\, which we will review with you before the hunt.  Most of the search area is wooded and terrain varies\, but all levels of physical ability will be accommodated\, so don’t worry if you don’t feel like walking far.  That’s the best part about meteorite hunting\, anyone can do it and the rocks could be ANYWHERE\, including in the parking lot.\nIf you plan to search in the woods\, you should wear long sleeves and sturdy footwear and keep and watch out for poison-ivy.  Optionally\, you may want to wear waterproof boots and search in swampy areas\, but it is purely up to you.  Our goal is to cover as much ground as possible\, and there is plenty of area available to search\, so don’t worry about that!\n\n  \nYou Must Purchase Tickets for this Event:\nThe all-inclusive ticket price is $12 for members* and $15 for non-members\, ages 6 and up.  Children under 6 are free.   When you purchase your tickets\, you will receive a document with the meteorite hunt location and additional details. \n\nPurchase Tickets in the Online Store\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Jim Goodall at james.a.goodall@gm.com or 586-709-5888. \nFor more info on the Hamburg Meteorite and the picture shown above\, visit the Sky & Telescope Article from January 22\, 2018. \n* Member price applies to all individuals of the same household.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/2019-hamburg-meteorite-hunt/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Star Gaze
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Star Gaze Michigan star party is open to anyone. Come chat with other star lovers and astronomers while you enjoy the night sky like never before. \n  \nVisit http://www.greatlakesstargaze.com/ for details.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/great-lakes-star-gaze-2019/
LOCATION:River Valley RV Park\, 2165 South Bailey Lake Ave.\, Gladwin\, MI\, 48624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Dehne":MAILTO:ktdehne@delta.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190915
DTSTAMP:20260417T093359
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SUMMARY:Astronomy at the Beach
DESCRIPTION:Once again\, the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs (GLAAC) is partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources this year to bring the event to the Kent Lake area of Island Lake State Recreation Area. The event will be September 13 & 14\, from 6:00 pm to midnight\, rain or shine\, both nights. Outdoor astronomy activities demand clear skies\, but there’s plenty to do in the tent and park building as well. \nCome look through our big telescopes at Mars\, Jupiter and Saturn! We’ll also have talks scheduled in the big tent. \nRSVP on the Facebook event\, and invite your friends and family!
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/astronomy-at-the-beach-2019/
LOCATION:Island Lake Picnic Grounds\, 13705 Kent Lake Beach Rd\, Brighton\, MI\, 48116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GLAAC":MAILTO:glaac-board@umich.edu
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SUMMARY:Peregrine Falcon Viewing & Star Party
DESCRIPTION:The General Motors Astronomy Club will be joining the Warren Peregrine Falcon Group next Wednesday\, June 19th\, for some birdwatching and stargazing. Feel free to bring a chair\, binoculars\, and a telescope\, if you have one. We will be sharing our telescopes to view the birds and then enjoying the night sky afterward\, if the weather is nice. Light pollution might be an issue in Warren\, but Jupiter should be easily visible after sunset. Hope to see you there! \nThis event is open to the public\, everyone is welcome!
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/peregrine-falcon-viewing-star-party-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190601T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190530T042706Z
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SUMMARY:McMath-Hulbert Solar Observatory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive Tour of a Once World-Class Observatory\nGMAC members inspect the coelostat\, during the tour of Tower 2 \nJoin us for an exclusive tour of the McMath–Hulbert 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. \nThe McMath–Hulbert 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. \n  \n\n\nTour Details\nTHIS TOUR IS FULL\nClub 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  children under the age of 8 or persons with reduced mobility. \nFor a detailed review of last year’s tour\, be sure to visit the  McMath-Hulbert Observatory Debriefing page. \nDirections (Please Read)\nThe observatory is located at 895 N. Lake Angelus Rd.  in Lake Angelus\, Michigan.  The entrance road can be confusing\, so it is recommended to approach the observatory from Baldwin Rd and look for the small sign on the left hand side.  There is a second entrance road that Google prefers (with no sign)\, but it is not recommended to take this route.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/mcmath-hulbert-solar-observatory-tour-2019/
LOCATION:McMath-Hulbert Observatory\, 895 N. Lake Angelus Rd.\, Lake Angelus\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190405T220000
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SUMMARY:Cloudy Nights Workshop - Brown Dwarfs
DESCRIPTION:A continuation of our Cloudy Nights Workshop series\, this event is hosted by Jim and Moriah Goodall\, in their 2000 square-foot pole barn\, where there is lots of space for projects\, plenty of tools\, and a play area for the younger kids.  This time of year\,  we don’t expect great weather\, but if it happens to be clear\, you can bet we’ll have the scopes set up!  Scheduled activities for this event include: \n6:00 PM Pizza and Snacks\nPizza\, soft drinks\, snacks\, and socializing before the presentation begins at 7 pm sharp.  The kids will enjoy  slot car racing on our track in the shop\, and they are welcome to get started on a project before the presentation starts. \n  \nJennifer Greco \n\n7:00 PM – SPECIAL PRESENTATION:  Brown Dwarfs: Bridging the Gap Between Stars and Planets\nA fascinating presentation on brown dwarf stars\, by Jennifer Greco\, PhD. Candidate from the University of Toledo Department of Physics and Astronomy.  Jennifer will take us on a tour of her research and interesting fun facts about low mass stars throughout our galaxy. \n  \n  \n  \n8 – 10 PM\, Hands-On Activities / Open Observing\n– After the presentation\, kids of all ages will be invited to join in fun hands-on activities \n– Work on science projects\, build stuff \n– Learn to use tools and lab equipment (hammers\, ratchets\, impact wrench\, multimeters\, graduated cylinders\, mass balances\, and much more…) \n– If it is clear\, we’ll set up the telescopes! \n  \nWhat to Bring (optional):\n– Your telescope!  If it is clear\, we can set it up outside\, but if it’s cloudy\, we can set it up inside and teach you how to clean and collimate it \n – Anything broken (appliances\, toys\, computers) and we’ll fix it together… or we’ll at least find out how it works 😊 \n  \nJoin us 6PM to 10PM at:\nGoodall Barn \n13665 Hibner Rd\nHartland\, MI 48353\n+1 540 718 3278 \nIf you have any ideas for projects\, bring them along.  Our team of engineers and designers love to work on projects with the kids.  We hope to see you there!  If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to call me (Jim Goodall\, 586-709-5888).
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/cloudy-nights-workshop-brown-dwarfs/
LOCATION:Goodall Barn\, 13665 Hibner Rd\, Hartland\, MI\, 48353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190120T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190120T235900
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CREATED:20181204T223352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T010427Z
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SUMMARY:Lunar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:More information on the lunar eclipse can be found at this link: TimeAndDate.com \nIf you are looking for eclipse viewing events in the Detroit area: \nThe Warren club is hosting a free event at their Stargate Observatory in Ray\, Michigan:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/532321173918725/ \nand Cranbrook Institute of science is hosting an event as well (with admission fee):\nhttps://science.cranbrook.edu/…/201…/total-eclipse-total-fun
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/lunar-eclipse-party/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T093359
CREATED:20180816T212206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181205T145613Z
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SUMMARY:Night at Longway Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Attend a special planetarium show with the General Motors Astronomy Club!  Anyone can attend\, you don’t need to be a member. \nLet Longway Planetarium’s astronomy experts take you on a tour of the night sky over Michigan in this live planetarium lecture.  Learn about the rotation of the Earth\, how to find the North Star\, which constellations and planets are visible in your backyard tonight.  Stargazers can come back to this show again and again to find out about recent astronomical events and for seasonal updates on what’s visible in the night sky over Michigan.  Recommended for ages 8 and older. \nPlanetarium Show: 5-6pm\n$6 for adults\, $4 for seniors and children ages 2-11\nPublic Observing: 6pm to 11pm\, weather depending \nIf the skies are clear\, we will be setting up our telescopes to share the night sky with the public.  Dress warm! \nFind this event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1200445516786338/
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/longway2018/
LOCATION:Longway Planetarium\, 1310 E Kearsley St\, Flint\, MI\, 48503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GMAC":MAILTO:tglicata@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260417T093359
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SUMMARY:Out-Of-This-World Chili Cookoff & Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Come Hungry!\nDig out your family chili recipe and come hungry to the first annual General Motors Astronomy Club Chili- \nCookoff and Star Party!  This event is open to the public\, so bring your friends and family!  GMAC President\, Jim Goodall and Secretary\, Moriah Goodall\, are hosting the event in their 2000 square-foot pole barn.  There will be water and pop provided\, and you are welcome to bring any drinks or snacks you choose.  The pole barn is heated and there is a play area for the kids. \nEntry fee is $5 per person or $10 per family.\nPayments are being accepted now through this Ticket Link.  or you may pay cash at the door. \n \nChili Cookoff\nIf you plan to make chili (and we hope you do!)\, we ask that you bring your dish ready-to-serve\, with serving utensils.  Outlets will be available to plug in your slow cooker.  There are no rules for the composition of the chili\, and the winners will be decided by popular vote.  Each person will get to cast three votes for whichever chilis they prefer. \nSome toppings will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own or side dishes\, with your chili. \nIn addition to the door prizes mentioned below\, we will have some special prizes available for the first\, second\, and third best chili dishes. \nMay the best chili win! \n \nDoor Prizes\nWe will have lots of exciting door prizes\, including GMAC Club merchandise and astronomy accessories! \nIf the weather is clear\, bring your telescope for stargazing after dark!
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/2018-fall-banquet/
LOCATION:Goodall Barn\, 13665 Hibner Rd\, Hartland\, MI\, 48353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event,Star Party
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ORGANIZER;CN="GMAC":MAILTO:tglicata@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181103T170000
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SUMMARY:2018 Hamburg Meteorite Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Rocks From Space!\nOn the evening of Jan 16th\, 2018\, a meteor entered the earths atmosphere over southeast Michigan and exploded over Livingston County.  Dozens of fragments of the meteor were found scattered on the lakes below in Hamburg Township and there are many more are waiting to be found. The General Motors Astronomy Club has received permission to hunt for meteorites at an undisclosed location near Pinckney.  Join us on November 6 and you can help find a meteorite. \nAfter a day of hunting on a frozen lake for meteorites from the recent Michigan bolide\, Todd Slisher and team point to their finds. The crew found them in an afternoon hunt on a frozen lake. From left: Sandra Macika\, Todd Slisher\, Tony Licata\, and Brian Wolff. Not pictured but also on the team is Buddy Stark. From Sky & Telescope article\, picture from Todd Slisher \n  \nHunt schedule:\n\n9:00 AM – Samir Hariri\, a Professor of Geology from Schoolcraft College\, will present a short lecture on meteorites.  Coffee and donuts will be provided.\n9:30 AM – Split up into search teams and coordinate hunt locations\n10:00 AM – Self-guided hunt begins\n12:00PM – Meet back at the staging area for lunch and to review finds.  If you are unable to join us at 9AM\, you may meet up with the group at this time.\n\n  \nDetails and Recommendation:\n\nBe sure to eat a good breakfast\, so you will have energy for walking!\nThere is a restaurant on-site for lunch\, or you may venture out to other local restaurants.\nParticipants will be given magnet sticks\, clipboards\, and buckets as supplies last.  If you have a good strong magnet at home\, please bring it along\, just in case we run out.\nYou be given a gridded map\, which we will review with you before the hunt.  Most of the search area is wooded and terrain varies\, but all levels of physical ability will be accommodated\, so don’t worry if you don’t feel like walking far.  That’s the best part about meteorite hunting\, anyone can do it and the rocks could be ANYWHERE\, including in the parking lot.\nIf you plan to search in the woods\, you should wear long sleeves and sturdy footwear and keep and watch out for poison-ivy.  Optionally\, you may want to wear waterproof boots and search in swampy areas\, but it is purely up to you.  Our goal is to cover as much ground as possible\, and there is plenty of area available to search\, so don’t worry about that!\n\n  \nReasons for Secrecy:\n\n There are professional meteorite hunters still looking for fallout from the Hamburg meteor and we want to be the first to hunt this location.\n If we are successful in our hunt and folks enjoy it\, we may want to search again in the future\, as an annual club activity.\n It’s fun to have a secret!  We thought it would be fun for adults and kids alike to join in a “top secret mission” 😊\n\n  \nYou Must RSVP:\nContact Jim Goodall to RSVP for this event\, at james.a.goodall@gm.com or 586-709-5888.  On the day before the hunt\, the exact location of the hunt will be sent out via email to the group. \nYou may track this event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1123982327758941/ \nFor more info on the Hamburg Meteorite and the picture shown above\, visit the Sky & Telescope Article from January 22\, 2018.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/2018-fall-meteorite-hunt/
LOCATION:Undisclosed Location
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="GMAC":MAILTO:tglicata@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T093359
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SUMMARY:A Night At Cranbrook
DESCRIPTION:GMAC will be visiting Cranbrook Institute of Science on October 16th\, for a special planetarium show and exclusive\, behind-the-scenes tour of the Cranbrook Observatory.  This event is recommended for ages 10 and up\, RSVP is required. \nPlanetarium Show: Evolution of the Stars\nLearn about the evolution of the stars\, and the Sun in particular\, in this energetic\, informative program.  From the turbulent cauldron of their birth through the multitude of cataclysmic ways they can meet their end\, discover the many untold secrets of the stars. \nBehind the Scenes Observatory Tour\nJoin a dedicated member of the Cranbrook Exhibits Team for an exclusive\, behind the scenes tour of the Cranbrook Observatory\, which includes a technical overview of the controls and hardware on the 20-inch Corrected Dall-Kirkham telescope.  Weather-permitting\, we will even get to see the system in action. \nThis will be a members-only event.  For more information on membership and to purchase yours\, please visit our Membership Page. \nAs always\, member gift packages\, merchandise orders\, and equipment rentals will be available for pickup at this event.  If you would like to purchase club merchandise\, please visit our Online Store.  The club telescope is currently available for loan\, let me know if you would like to borrow it.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/cranbrook2018/
LOCATION:Cranbrook Institute of Science\, 39221 Woodward Ave\, Bloomfield Hills\, MI\, 48304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180910
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Star Gaze
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Star Gaze Michigan star party is open to anyone. Come chat with other star lovers and astronomers while you enjoy the night sky like never before. \n  \nVisit http://www.greatlakesstargaze.com/ for details.
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/great-lakes-star-gaze-2018/
LOCATION:River Valley RV Park\, 2165 South Bailey Lake Ave.\, Gladwin\, MI\, 48624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Dehne":MAILTO:ktdehne@delta.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20180728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20180728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T093359
CREATED:20180629T193543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T173911Z
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SUMMARY:McMath-Hulbert Solar Observatory Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nClub 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. \nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/217220272256636/
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/mcmath-hulbert-solar-observatory-tour/
LOCATION:McMath-Hulbert Observatory\, 895 N. Lake Angelus Rd.\, Lake Angelus\, MI\, 48326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Peregrine Falcon Viewing & Star Party
DESCRIPTION:The General Motors Astronomy Club will be joining the Warren Peregrine Falcon Group next Thursday\, June 14th\, for some birdwatching and stargazing. Feel free to bring a chair\, binoculars\, and a telescope\, if you have one. We will be sharing our telescopes to view the birds and then enjoying the night sky afterward\, if the weather is nice. Light pollution might be an issue in Warren\, but Jupiter should be easily visible after sunset. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://gmastronomy.com/event/peregrine-falcon-viewing-star-party/
LOCATION:GM VEC East\, 30400 Van Dyke Ave\, Warren\, MI\, 48093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Warren Peregrine Falcons":MAILTO:warrenperegrinefalcons@gmail.com
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