Tuesday, December 11.
December 11, 2012
Event Item
Public Observing Session - The Winter Sky
Tuesday, December 11, 8:00-9:30 p.m., Observatory in the SLRC
The brilliant stars of winter shine tonight. Come to the Observatory and see the stars and nebulae of winter.
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Special Notes:
- Observing sessions require suitable sky conditions. To learn the status of any event, call the observatory hotline at 313-583-6566 beginning one hour prior to the scheduled start time. Inclement weather or other unforeseen adverse circumstances may cause the cancellation of a scheduled event.
- Observing sessions are primarily held outdoors. Please dress appropriately for personal comfort during your visit.
- Several University telescopes will be available, but personal equipment is permitted if desired.
- The Observatory is located on the 3rd floor of the Science Learning and Research Center (SLRC) on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn. For driving directions and maps of the campus please visit http://www.umd.umich.edu/maps_directions.
- For further information about the observatory, visit our website at http://astronomy.umd.umich.edu or e-mail us at sky.observers@umd.umich.edu. Additional information is also available by calling the Department of Natural Sciences at 313-593-5277 (during normal business hours).
- All events are free and open to the public.