Young Astronomer—Where to Observe & Places to Visit

Aside from my own backyard, where can I go with my family to observe the stars? (Places where there is very little light pollution and it is very dark at night.

• Peach Mountain Observatory
• Astronomy on the Beach Annual Star Party
• Great Lakes Star Gaze Annual Star Party
• Michigan DNR Dark Sky Preserve Observing sites

Where can I go with my family to learn more about Astronomy?

• University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (Exhibits and Planetarium) (You can access the Planetarium schedule at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/ummnh/planetarium/publicplanetariumschedule)
• Ann Arbor Hands on Museum (Check their schedule for occasional Astronomy exhibits and events.)
• Leslie Science Center (Check their schedule for occasional observing programs, scout overnights, and special events that include stargazing.)

Photo Credits

• The Photo of M16, the Eagle Nebula, was taken by Mark Radwick at Peach Mountain on September 1, 2011.

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