Astronomy and The Night Sky in Oakland County

Oakland County, and its surrounding areas, house a number of observatories, planetariums, astronomy clubs and events where you can appreciate the earth and its universe year round. Use our Interactive Astronomy and Night Sky Map or the full list of locations below to find the perfect place to wish upon a shooting star in and around Oakland County.

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Last updated 6/7/21

Observatories

Auburn HillsMcMath-Hulbert Astronomical Society 

Bloomfield Hills – Cranbrook Institute of Science

Leonard – Addison Oaks County Park Observing Site

RayStargate: Warren Astronomical Society

RochesterRochester College

Planetariums

Bloomfield HillsAcheson: Cranbrook Institute of Science

RochesterDinosaur Hill Nature Preserve 

SouthfieldFriends of Vollbrecht

Astronomy Clubs

Auburn HillsMcMath-Hulbert Astronomical Society 

BrightonFord Amateur Astronomy Club

DrydenSeven Ponds Astronomy Club 

NorthvilleFord Amateur Astronomy Club 

RochesterOakland Astronomy Club 

Events

Cranbrook Institute of Science: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – Michigan Sky Tonight

Do you know of any other astronomy activities in the Oakland County area? Let us know via Facebook or Twitter, contact us at socialmedia@oakgov.com, or leave a comment below.


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