Public Viewing

Public Viewing Schedule

Events at the Joseph H. Rogers Observatory

Join the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society (GTAS) and the NMC 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:

  • Visit NASA Space Place! 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 gtastro.org.

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

JERRY DOBEK
NMC ASTRONOMY INSTRUCTOR