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Memorial Weekend Activities in Mackinaw City
Saturday, May 27th 9:00 am - Colonial Michilimackinac opens 9:30 am - Michilimackinac Voyageurs' Shoot - A demonstration & competition of 18th century firearms @ Windmill Farms Range 1:00 pm - Mackinaw City's Grand Memorial Parade - The largest Memorial Parade in the State of Michigan. Parade route begins at the Straits State Dock, travels […]
Colonial Michilimackinac Pageant
The Fort Michilimackinac Reenactment recreates events that took place between the French, British and Native tribes of the Straits Area on June 2, 1763. Activities taking place all weekend May 27th-29th!
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James Webb Space Telescope Mission Update w/NOMAC
James Webb Space Telescope Mission Update w/NOMAC
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2023 AT 8:30 PM James Webb Space Telescope Mission Update James Webb Space Telescope has been fully operational for about a year now. Launched on Christmas Day, 2021, it is the first of the next generation of space telescopes. This presentation by NOMAC will explore the technology of this new instrument and […]
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Comets, Broom Stars of the Night Sky w/Kevin Dehne
Comets, Broom Stars of the Night Sky w/Kevin Dehne
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023 AT 8 PM Comets, Broom Stars of the Night Sky with Kevin Dehne We will be discussing a brief history of comets, how best to observe them, and equipment needed. What are comets? Where do they come from? How have they effected the Earth and other planets in the solar system? […]
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Northern Lights and Spectroscopy w/Aurelian Balan
Northern Lights and Spectroscopy w/Aurelian Balan
. THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023 AT 8 PM – 9 PM Northern Lights and Spectroscopy with Aurelian Balan What are the northern lights and how do we see them? Formally called the aurora borealis, those beautiful reds, greens, and purples in the sky are an atmospheric phenomenon resulting from complex interactions between solar particles and […]
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Introduction to Binocular Astronomy w/NOMAC
Introduction to Binocular Astronomy w/NOMAC
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023 AT 8:30 PM Introduction to Binocular Astronomy At the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, we frequently are asked what the best telescope for beginners is. Our answer is a good pair of binoculars. This presentation with NOMAC will discuss various types of binoculars and what accessories you should buy to enhance […]
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Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography at Night w/Wayne Pope
Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography at Night w/Wayne Pope
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 8 PM Dark Sky, Fireworks and Special Effects Photography at Night with Wayne Pope Come to the Headlands to enjoy a photography workshop lead by Wayne R. Pope, professor of photography at Lansing Community College. He will cover a variety of topics which include Astrophotography, stray light etiquette, camera and […]
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