University Lowbrow Astronomers
Astronomy Calendar

Current Astronomy Events in Southeast Michigan (July 2009-December 2009)

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).

• Note: Many of the following are part of the University of Michigan LSA Winter 2009 Theme Semester (The Universe Yours to Discover). Go here for a calendar of all theme semester events (except for on-going exhibitions). Go here for a list of on-going theme semester exhibitions.

• Friday, July 17, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, July 18, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday, July 25, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday, August 15, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, August 21, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, August 22, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, September 18, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, September 19, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26, 2009. (6:00 PM to Midnight). The 13th Annual “Astronomy at the Beach” at Kensington Metropark. Hosted by GLAAC (the Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs).
• Sunday, October 11, 2009. (time to be determined). Special Club Meeting with Brother Guy Consolmagno (Vatican Astronomer).
• Friday, October 16, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, October 17, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday, October 24, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday, November 14, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, November 20, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, November 21, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Saturday, December 12, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.
• Friday, December 18, 2009. (7:30PM). Monthly Club Meeting.
• Saturday, December 19, 2009. May be cancelled if it’s cloudy.(Starting at Sunset). Open House at Peach Mountain.

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 July 2009 include the following:

• July 3: Updated information for Astronomy at the Beach.

Changes made during June 2009 include the following:

• June 18: Added photographs from the March 14th Saturday Morning Physics presentation.
• June 19: Added additional information about the March 14th Saturday Morning Physics presentation.
• June 29: Added photographs from Saturday Morning Physics.

Changes made during May 2009 include the following:

• May 1: Added a new article from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• May 10: Added a new article from Reflections, the club newsletter.

Changes made during April 2009 include the following:

• April 2: Added five new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• April 3: Added two Sun Pillar photographs.
• April 5: Added a photograph of a 4 day old moon.
• April 6: Added new photographs of comet Lulin.
• April 10: Added new photograph of Saturn and Mars.
• April 10: Added new photographs with the Moon and other planets.
• April 10: Added ACNO photographs.
• April 12: Added four new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• April 17: Added two deep sky photographs.

Changes made during March 2009 include the following:

• March 8: Added photos to the photo album.
• March 3: Updated information for Astronomy at the Beach.
• March 25: Added a photograph to a Reflections article.
• March 25: Added photographs from the Frank Wilczek talk (October 2008).
• March 27: Added three new articles from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• March 30: Added a photograph of NGC 2537.
• March 30: Added a new article from Reflections, the club newsletter.
• March 31: Added a new article from Reflections, the club newsletter.

Changes made during February 2009 include the following:

• February 16: Added books to the list of astronomy books.

Changes made during January 2009 include the following:

• January 2: Added January 2009 issue of Reflections, the club newsletter.

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.

Copyright Info

Copyright © 2009, the University Lowbrow Astronomers. (The University Lowbrow Astronomers are an amateur astronomy club based in Ann Arbor, Michigan).

This page revised Sunday, July 5, 2009 6:03 PM.

This web server is provided by the University of Michigan; the University of Michigan does not permit profit making activity on this web server.

Do you have comments about this page or want more information about the club? Contact Us.