Astronomy at the Beach

At a Glance

Grade Levels

Elementary, High School, Middle School

Time of Year

Only in the summer

Length of Offering

Multi-day

Cost

No

Location

Maybury State Park 49601 Eight Mile Road, Northville MI, 48167

Credential Opportunities

No

About

It is an immersive, unique STEM event.  Many teachers offer course credit for attending. 
40+ BIG telescopes for public viewing!
Hands-on science demonstrations!

Presentations by local astronomers!


Schedule


Friday Sept. 20
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Solar Observing – Telescope field
7:00 – 7:30 PM: How to Make a Comet (tentative) – Michigan Science Center
7:45 – 8:45 PM: Keynote: TBD
9:00 – 9:50 PM: Presentation: TBD 
9:00 – 11:30 PM: Tour of the Constellations – Telescope field, periodically
10:00 – 10:50 PM: Meteorites and Tektites (tentative) – Sandra Macika


Saturday Sept. 21
4:00 – 6:00 PM: Solar Observing – Telescope field
7:00 – 7:30 PM: How to Make a Comet (tentative) – Michigan Science Center
7:45 – 8:45 PM: Keynote: TBD
9:00 – 9:50 PM: Presentation: TBD
10:00 – 10:50 PM: Meteorites and Tektites (tentative) – Sandra Macika
9:00 – 11:30 PM: Tour of the Constellations – Telescope field, periodically

Contact Information

Tisa Allen

Communications volunteer

tisa.marie.allen@gmail.com