University Lowbrow Astronomers
Astronomy Calendar

Current Astronomy Events in Southeast Michigan (May 2008-September 2008)

The following lists events hosted by the University Lowbrow Astronomers, plus a few selected events hosted by other organizations. All events are hosted by the Lowbrows unless otherwise indicated. Events hosted by the Lowbrows (with the exception of monthly club meetings) may be cancelled if conditions are unusually cold or if it is cloudy. If in doubt, call (734) 332-9132 after 4PM the day of the event to determine the status.

Follow the links for more information about each event. Events listed below are free of charge (unless indicated otherwise).

• Saturday May 3, 2008. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy. (Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday May 10, 2008. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy. (Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, May 16, 2008. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday May 31, 2008. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy. (Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday June 7, 2008. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy. (Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, June 20, 2008. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday June 28, 2008. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy. (Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, July 18, 2008. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Friday, August 15, 2008. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2008. (6:00 PM to Midnight). The 12th Annual “Astronomy at the Beach” at Kensington Metropark. Hosted by GLAAC (the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs).
• Friday, September 19, 2008. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Sunday September 21, 2008. (2:00-4:30PM). Open house at the Radio Telescope at Peach Mountain (hosted by the University of Michigan Astronomy Department).

Other Current Events

These events may be free of charge or may require a small charge. Follow the links for more details.

• The University of Michigan Exhibit Museum holds planetarium shows on a regular schedule.
• On selected Friday nights the Angell Hall Observatory holds open houses where the public can look through the telescopes on top of Angell Hall [Directions to Angell Hall].
• Sherzer Observatory (on the campus of Eastern Michigan University) also holds regular open houses.
• The University of Michigan Physics Department holds a series of multimedia presentations aimed at the general public called Saturday Morning Physics.
• The Cranbrook Institute of Science has a variety of science related activities aimed at children and adults.
• See Meeting Topics of the University Lowbrow Astronomers for information about Lowbrow club meetings.
• See also Web Sites for other Southeast Michigan Astronomy Clubs.

Past Events

Information about past astronomy events.

Changes to Web Site

(Note, the Meeting Topics of the University Lowbrow Astronomers and this page are changed frequently. Such changes are not included in the list below.)

Changes made during May 2008 include the following:

• May 11: Added three new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• May 11: In addition, added four new articles from Reflections (for a total of seven).

Changes made during April 2008 include the following:

• April 2: Added an amination of the lunar eclipse of February 20/21, 2008.
• April 13: Added a new article from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• April 19: Updated list of club officers on club information page.
• April 19: Updates to Astronomy at the Beach.
• April 26: Added photographs from the University of Michigan Exhibit Museum of Natural History.
• April 27: The McMath 24 inch telescope is now operational, update the Lowbrow “Open Houses at Peach Mountain Observatory” information page.

Changes made during March 2008 include the following:

None

Changes made during February 2008 include the following:

• February 28: Added a set of photographs taken during the lunar eclipse of February 20/21, 2008.
• February 29: Added a new panorama of Big Bear Solar Observatory.

Changes made during January 2008 include the following:

• January 15: Added astrophotos from the Okie-Tex Star Party.

Changes made during December 2007 include the following:

• December 4: Added new information to the observer’s guide.
• December 6: Added new comet photos, one of comet Holmes and one of comet Lovejoy.
• December 6: Added three new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• December 9: Added a photo of Comet C/2006 VZ13 (Linear).
• December 9: Added a photo taken at Lake Hudson.

Changes made during November 2007 include the following:

• November 25: Added new photos of comet Holmes.
• November 28: Added three new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.

Changes made during October 2007 include the following:

• October 19: Added photos from Great Lakes Star Gaze 2007.
• October 24: Added photos from the Black Forest Star Party 2007.
• October 24: Added a photo of comet Holmes.

Links

• Astronomy Calendar.
• The Home Page for the University Lowbrow Astronomers.
• The University of Michigan Astronomy Department.
• The University of Michigan Gateway.
• A List of Other Astronomy Clubs in SE Michigan.
• Other Astronomy Related Pages.

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This page revised Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:50 PM.

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