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The foundations of Michigan State Universitys first astronomy building recently came to light, showing a long history of telescope research in the Wolverine State.

The foundations of Michigan State University's first astronomy building recently came to light, showing a long history of telescope work in the Wolverine State.

Built by a professor and his students, the structure and its telescope cost about $450 in 1881. Archaeology students will excavate the site next summer to learn about the university’s first observatory.

The site was buried under ground for over a century and helps connect the school’s astronomical and archeological present with its past.

Michigan State University was trying to install hammock poles near a dorm this summer. But instead of lounging there, one group of students will end up enjoying a very different...

Michigan State workers installing a hammock thought they had uncovered a large rock but used old maps to determine what they had struck.

Michigan State workers installing a hammock thought they had uncovered a large rock but used old maps to determine what they had struck.

Michigan State workers installing a hammock thought they had uncovered a large rock but used old maps to determine what they had struck.

Michigan State discovery of building demolished in 1920s provides rare on-campus experience for archaeology students

Workers were installing posts this summer when they discovered the foundation for the 142-year-old observatory