

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GRAAA Presents: "Astronomical Discovery--Highlights from the Year 2025" by Dr. Shannon Schmoll
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: "Astronomical Discovery–Highlights from the Year 2025" presented by Dr. Shannon Schmoll
Tuesday January 20, 7:00pm at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium

﻿Dr. Shannon Schmoll, Director of Abrams Planetarium at Michigan State University, has been a leader in astronomy education for many years. Her summary of recent astronomical advances and discoveries is always a highly anticipated feature at the annual Great Lakes Planetarium Association conference. A lot happened in 2025, and Shannon is the ideal person to share those highlights at our first meeting of the new year.

VENUE INFORMATION: Free parking in the Museum's parking ramp for GRAAA members. The Chaffee Planetarium is located on the second floor of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, accessible via stairs or elevator.

This event will begin promptly at 7:00pm, with doors open starting at 6:30pm. GRAAA meetings are free and open to the public, with pre-registration recommended to guarantee a spot.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/graaa-presents-astronomical-discovery-highlights-from-the-year-2025-by-dr-shannon-schmoll/200029509413428
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Rapids Public Museum
- **lat**: 42.965988784316
- **long**: -85.676546291789
- **full address**: Grand Rapids Public Museum, 160 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (https://allevents.in/org/grand-rapids-amateur-astronomical-association/26064701)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grand Rapids Public Museum, 160 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, business, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about GRAAA Presents: "Astronomical Discovery--Highlights from the Year 2025" by Dr. Shannon Schmoll ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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