Welcome to the University of Michigan – Dearborn

Observatory

Founded 2007

We also have a number of smaller telescopes that can be mounted on our observing deck. We use these telescope to teach students how to use a telescope, and for public observing sessions.

Observation Deck

Visitors enjoy the view

The Summer Sky

• Friday, July 16, 2010 from 10:00 pm – 12:00 midnight

• Observatory SLRC• The summer sky tonight features Saturn and

distant Pluto. Enjoy the cool evening breeze on our observing deck and learn how to find the Summer Triangle and other features of the summer sky.

The Summer Triangle

Bright stars Altair, Deneb, and Vega

NW sky : Saturn, Mars, Venus… July 16, 2010

Saturn

Mars

Venus

SW sky: Saturn, Mars, Pluto… July 16, 2010

Saturn

Mars

Pluto

SE sky: Milky Way, Pluto …July 16, 2010

Pluto

NE sky: Summer Triangle, Andromeda, Jupiter, Uranus

JupiterUranus

NE sky: Summer Triangle, Andromeda, Jupiter, Uranus

JupiterUranus