Rogers Observatory
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Rogers Observatory, formally the Joseph H. Rogers Observatory, sits in Traverse City, Michigan, where it has served as a teaching and viewing facility for Northwestern Michigan College.
About Rogers Observatory
The observatory is owned and operated by Northwestern Michigan College, giving students and the local community access to astronomical equipment and dark-sky viewing in the Traverse City area.
History
Construction of Rogers Observatory was completed in 1981, and it has operated as part of the college's facilities in the decades since.
Location & getting there
Rogers Observatory is located in Traverse City, on Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, an area that draws visitors for both its natural scenery and its relatively dark night skies away from larger cities.
Visiting Rogers Observatory
Specific opening hours are not published here, so check Northwestern Michigan College's current schedule or website before visiting, as college observatories often run public nights tied to the academic calendar.
See your named star from here
Traverse City's night sky is a fitting backdrop for tracking down a star of your own. Name a star and find its coordinates any time in our catalogue.
Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.
