Michigan Astronomy

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The Stars Are Out Tonight

To find out about what is visible in the night sky this evening, you might want to visit a few of these sites:
Astronomy Magazine
Sky Online
Night Sky Notes

Don't forget to check the viewing conditions:
Weather Underground
Clear Sky Clock

Area Planetaria and Observatories

Angell Hall Planetarium.
U of M Planetarium at the Natural Science Museum.
Department of astronomy Open Houses
Detroit Observatoy
Sherzer Observatory at Eastern Michigan University
Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University.

Other Useful Places

If you are looking to purchase a telescope of your own you might want to start your research here:
Beginners guide to telescopes through the UM Lowbrows club.

The Bad Astronomy site is an exellent source for information on hoaxes and misconceptions.