Great Lakes Astronomy

06/09/2025

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03/31/2025

All,

We are inviting you, our followers/ friends, and your families to attend the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club Annual Conference and Swap Meet.

The event has fantastic presentations and planetarium shows and if you want to pick up some well cared for used astronomy equipment, this is the place to be.

The event will be held this coming Saturday, April 5, at Henry Ford College in Dearborn in the Administration Building which is by the South Entrance to the college.

The event starts at 9 am and ends at 3 PM.

Event contents

General Astronomy Talks
9:30 am: Touching the Sun – Liam Finn NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador
10:45 am: Astronomy: What Can Go Rong? – Ed Halash
12 N Which Eyepiece? – Gordon Hansen
1:30 pm: Astronomy vs Pretty Pictures– Adrian Bradley

Astronomy Technical Talks
9:30 am: Telescope Making – Clay Kessler
10:45 am: Nightscape Photography – Jason Guenzel
12 N: Seestar S50 & S30 – Sean Pickard
1:30 pm: Space-Time – Tim Campbell NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador

Planetarium Shows
10:45 am, Noon & 1:30 pm FAAC Members - First come first serve basis

Swap Meet
All Day. Used astronomy items will be on sale…Telescopes, Eyepieces, Cameras, Binoculars, Mounts, Software, Books, and Accessories, etc.

Admission: $7.00 (children 15 and younger are Free / but must be accompanied by an adult at all times)

All talks and planetarium shows are included in the price.

07/19/2024

All,

There will be observing at the Observatory at the University of Michigan Dearborn campus tonight starting at 10PM.

If you are free and want to see a professional observatory and see some of the night sky come join us

Public nights allow visitors to experience the wonder of the night sky using the Observatory's telescopes with the help of the Observatory's staff of astronomers. Learn about the Moon, the planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies and see them yourself through our telescopes. •    Observing sessio...

12/26/2023

Everyone

🌟✨🌌 As the year draws to a close, we're filled with immense gratitude for your incredible support and enthusiasm throughout this journey. Thank you for being a part of our community and for sharing our passion for the cosmos!

This holiday season, as we reflect on the wonders of the universe and the joy of giving, we'd like to extend a special request. Your generosity has always been the cornerstone of our success, and we're excited to announce that your contributions to GLAAC and our Astronomy At The Beach event can make a profound impact on our future.

As we look ahead to 2024, our goal is to continue igniting curiosity and fostering a love for astronomy and science through our beloved event. Your charitable donations not only help us run this fantastic experience but also play a crucial role in inspiring the next generation of stargazers.

Remember, your contributions to GLAAC's Astronomy At The Beach event are tax-deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) charity. Your support not only fuels our passion but also offers you the opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the tax benefits this season.

Join us in making the wonders of the universe more accessible to all by contributing to Astronomy At The Beach using the below PayPal link. Your generosity fuels our mission and ensures that together, we can keep the stars shining brightly for everyone.
https://paypal.me/glaac2022

Wishing you a celestial holiday season and a fantastic start to the upcoming year! Thank you for being a part of our cosmic journey and we look forward to seeing you under the stars in 2024. 🌠✨🔭

Go to paypal.me/glaac2022 and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

09/24/2023

Astronomy At The Beach fundraising Winners

Grand Prize 8" Celestron Telescope - Ticket 230327
Private Star Party - Ticket 230293
Private Planetarium Show - Ticket 230192
Andromeda Galaxy Image - Ticket - 230129
Whirlpool Galaxy Image - Ticket 230276
Dumbbell Nebula Image - Ticket 230393
Iris Nebula Image - Ticket 230233

Congratulations to all the winners of the Astronomy At The Beach fundraising Raffle.

We hope to see you all at next year's event with more telescopes, more talks and more raffle prizes.

Special thanks to for donating our grand prize and also to the local astronomers that donated the astrophotography Images.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2024 at the 28th Astronomy At The Beach

09/11/2023

Get ready for an astronomical extravaganza at Astronomy At The Beach this year! We're about to take this event to a whole new level!

🌌 Brace yourselves for a thrilling adventure because we've got something truly spectacular in store for you.
🚀 We're turning up the excitement with a sensational fundraising raffle that will leave you starry-eyed!

🌟 We know you're passionate about the cosmos, and so are we. That's why we're giving you a chance to win mind-blowing prizes that are out of this world! 🌠

Prizes

💫 The grand prize is none other than an $800 8" Celestron StarSense Telescope, your gateway to the mysteries of the universe. Imagine the galaxies you'll explore with this beauty!

🌠 But that's not all! Get ready to feast your eyes on some breathtaking astronomy images captured by our local stargazers. Their work will leave you in awe of the cosmos.

🪐 And here's where it gets even more electrifying: we're offering an exclusive private planetarium show for you, your family, and your friends! It's a celestial journey like no other, right at your fingertips.

✨ As if that weren't enough, we're throwing in a private star party just for you and your family! Imagine having the night sky all to yourself, with expert astronomers guiding you through the celestial wonders above.

🎟️ So, how can you participate in this cosmic adventure? It's as easy as pie. Tickets will be available for purchase on both nights of the event inside the tent where NASA will be stationed. Each ticket is just $5, a small price for a chance at these cosmic treasures.

🌌 Mark your calendars for the most epic night of all, Saturday, September 23rd! The raffle drawing will take place just after the last speaker, between 10PM and 11PM. Be there, because this is your chance to embark on a celestial journey that will leave you star-struck!

Have no fear, if you purchase tickets Friday and cant make it Saturday, we will contact you to make arrnagements to get your cosmic prize to you.

Don't miss out on this chance to make your dreams of exploring the universe a reality. See you under the stars at Astronomy At The Beach 2023 on the 22-23 of September 🌌🌠🚀

08/30/2023

All,
The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs is a 501c3 charity that puts on the largest public Astronomy event in the world called Astronomy At The Beach which will be on September 22 and 23 2023.
This event draws on average 5000 members of the public to this 2 night free Astronomy outreach event. While the event is free to the public its not free to run.
They struggle every year to build the funds to run this event so
I'm putting out a request to my followers to consider dontating to help support the event.
You can donate through our PayPal account to help us keep this event free for the public https://paypal.me/glaac2022
I thank you in advance and hopefully may see some of you at the Astronomy At The Beach 2023

Go to paypal.me/glaac2022 and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

07/31/2023

Fantastic news.

We just got confirmation

NASA Glenn Research Center will be at Astronomy At The Beach 2023 on September 22 and 23.

Even more reason to bring your families to this amazing Astronomy Event.

05/30/2023

All,

The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs is a 501c3 charity that puts on the largest public Astronomy event in the world called Astronomy At The Beach which will be on September 22 and 23 2023.

This event draws on average 5000 members of the public to this 2 night free Astronomy outreach event. While the event is free to the public its not free to run.

They struggle every year to build the funds to run this event so

I'm putting out a request to my followers to consider dontating to help support the event.

You can donate through their PayPal account https://paypal.me/glaac2022

I thank you in advance and hopefully may see some of you at the Astronomy At The Beach 2023

Go to paypal.me/glaac2022 and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

05/26/2023

All,

Due to Saturdays weather looking like it will be cloudy in the evening, the Ford Amateur Astronomy Club has decided to move their public observing event for this month to this Friday 26th starting at 7:30 pm at Spring Mill Pond in Island Lake State Recreational Area.

Hope to see you all there.

Clear Skies

Ford Amateur Astronomy Club