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August 2019
Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy
Stop by and see the Moon, Jupiter, or Saturn on your way back from the concert in the park. We will be set up on Leroy Street, near the fire hall. Also, anyone with a telescope is welcome to set up with us!
Find out more »September 2019
Astronomy at the Beach
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. Come look through our big telescopes at Mars,…
Find out more »Great Lakes Star Gaze
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. Visit http://www.greatlakesstargaze.com/ for details.
Find out more »October 2019
Open Observing Night – CANCELLED
We Care About Your Safety! The Livingston County Health Department provided notice on Sunday, September 29th, that one case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (“EEE”) has been confirmed in Livingston County, and has recommended that members of the community act to reduce their risk of contracting EEE. Due to the heavy mosquito population at our observing site, and for the protection of our visitors, this month's Open Observing Night is cancelled. For more information on EEE, you may view the following notice: 2019-09-30-EEESpecialNotice.pdf…
Find out more »November 2019
2019 Hamburg Meteorite Hunt
Purchase Tickets to the Meteorite Hunt Online Now! Rocks From Space! On 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…
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Mercury Transit Viewing – CANCELLED
Unfortunately, clouds and possible snow are obscuring the transit from Michigan. This event has been CANCELLED.
Find out more »January 2020
Out-Of-This-World Chili Cookoff
Come Hungry! Dig out your family chili recipe and come hungry to the second annual General Motors Astronomy Club Chili-Cookoff 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…
Find out more »March 2020
White Lake Weather Station Tour – CANCELLED
The White Lake Weather Station has CANCELLED the tour, due to COVID-19. Tour an active Weather Station! The radar and weather balloon telemetry towers at White Lake Station. Did 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…
Find out more »June 2020
Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club president Jim Goodall. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. We have 5 acres and a pole barn, where we will provide coffee and light snacks. We will also have a campfire, so feel free to bring marshmallows. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. If you are social distancing due to COVID-19, please let us know when you…
Find out more »Open Observing Night
Join us for an open observing night, at the home of club president Jim Goodall. A telescope is not required, but of course you are welcome to bring your own. We have 5 acres and a pole barn, where we will provide coffee and light snacks. We will also have a campfire, so feel free to bring marshmallows. No alcoholic beverages are permitted at Open Observing. If you are social distancing due to COVID-19, please let us know when you…
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Boon Hill Amateur Astronomy
- Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) May 2020 May 12, 2020Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) is coming north right now in May 2020. Here is a video of it's path from May 12 - 30, 2020 in the morning sky.It will also be visible in the Evening sky after the 25th of May as it moves north. This is f rom Michigan skies, i.e. 42+ degrees […]
- Comet C/2019 Y4 (Atlas) in March 2020 April 9, 2020https://www.flickr.com/photos/141833769@N05/49709635436/in/datetaken/
- C/2017 T2 on January 1, 2020 January 2, 2020https://www.facebook.com/NorthernCrossObservatory/photos/a.391372320961654/2648244518607745/?type=3&theater
- Comet C2017 T2 December 21 2019 December 30, 2019A time lapse of Comet C2017 T2 on December 21 2019https://youtu.be/kC1H7JXIubw