Open Observing Night

MPG Softball Fields 13120 Commerce Rd, Milford, MI, United States

Join us for our open observing night, at the Milford Proving Grounds. No telescope required, just make sure you dress for the weather. Note that there is no power on site, so if your scope needs power, bring a battery. Everyone is welcome, but non-GM employees will be asked to sign a waiver. See attached …

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Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy

Fenton Sidewalk 240 S Leroy Street, Fenton, MI, United States

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.

Fenton Sidewalk Astronomy

Fenton Sidewalk 240 S Leroy Street, Fenton, MI, United States

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.

Great Lakes Star Gaze

River Valley RV Park 2165 South Bailey Lake Ave., Gladwin, MI, United States

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.

Cloudy Nights Workshop

MPG Softball Fields 13120 Commerce Rd, Milford, MI, United States

The forecast seems to be definite clouds for tonight, so we are cancelling the observing night, but… We are going to try a new alternative option.  The club will be hosting a workshop for kids and adults to work on projects, learn about science, and commiserate on a cloudy night.  Also, membership packages and club …

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A Night At Cranbrook

Cranbrook Institute of Science 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, United States

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. Planetarium Show: Evolution of the Stars Learn about the evolution of the stars, and the Sun in particular, in …

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2018 Hamburg Meteorite Hunt

Undisclosed Location

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 …

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Night at Longway Planetarium

Longway Planetarium 1310 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI, United States

Attend a special planetarium show with the General Motors Astronomy Club!  Anyone can attend, you don't need to be a member. Let 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, …

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Lunar Eclipse

More information on the lunar eclipse can be found at this link: TimeAndDate.com If you are looking for eclipse viewing events in the Detroit area: The Warren club is hosting a free event at their Stargate Observatory in Ray, Michigan: https://www.facebook.com/events/532321173918725/ and Cranbrook Institute of science is hosting an event as well (with admission fee): https://science.cranbrook.edu/…/201…/total-eclipse-total-fun