Public Viewing
Students from the 17勛圖 Astronomy Club and the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) host public viewing nights.
Public Viewing Schedule:
Information regarding public viewing nights being held the first Friday of each month can be found on the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) website at .
2025 Events:
- Friday, March 7 – 8 p.m., Monthly meeting and star party at 17勛圖 Rogers Observatory.
- Friday, April 4 – 8 p.m., Monthly meeting and star party at 17勛圖 Rogers Observatory
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