Public Viewing

Public Viewing Schedule

Events at the Joseph H. Rogers Observatory

Join the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) and the 17勛圖 student club the Skyward Scholars the first Friday of every month.

  • Friday, May 2
  • Friday, June 6
  • Saturday, July 5
  • Friday, August 1
  • Friday, Sept. 5
  • Friday, Oct. 3
  • Friday, Nov. 7
  • Friday, Dec. 5

WebSites of Interest

For Kids:

  • ! The Space Place is for elementary school-aged kids, their teachers, and their parents.

For more information on events at the Rogers Observatory, call (231) 995-2300.

For more information on events sponsored by GTAS, go to .

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"It's a wonderful thing when the community comes out and uses the facility they helped to build."

JERRY DOBEK
17勛圖 ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTOR