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Michigan Star Party: 50 Telescopes, STEM Fun, and Cosmic Insights!

9/26/2025

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The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs hosts Michigan's largest star party at Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton, on Sept. 26-27, with 50 telescopes.
Fifteen clubs, including University of Michigan and Wayne State, participate to promote STEM education.
Keynote speaker Brother Guy Consolmagno will discuss Saturn and other celestial bodies.
Jeff MacLeod offers a Gemini rocket simulator for all ages.

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The Great Lakes Association of Astronomy Clubs hosts Michigan's largest star party at Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton, on Sept. 26-27, with 50 telescopes.
Fifteen clubs, including University of Michigan and Wayne State, participate to promote STEM education.
Keynote speaker Brother Guy Consolmagno will discuss Saturn and other celestial bodies.
Jeff MacLeod offers a Gemini rocket simulator for all ages.