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Lake Afton Public Observatory
A part ofThe Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education at Wichita State University |
Young and old alike can share the excitement of the night sky at the Lake Afton Public Observatory. Through the Observatory’s 16-inch telescope you can view such wonders as the giant planet Saturn and its rings, the Moon with its craters and mountains, glowing clouds of gas, star clusters with thousands of stars, and distant galaxies many times bigger than our own Milky Way. After touring the universe, you can explore the Observatory's museum area with its interactive astronomy exhibits. The Observatory is located about 20 miles west, southwest of downtown Wichita, Kansas. On these Web pages you will find descriptions and schedules for our public programs, selected astronomical images, and a whole lot more. When visiting Wichita, make sure you put this unique attraction on your list of things to do. |
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Volcanoes in our Solar System May 4-5, 25-26 (9:00 to 11:00 p.m.) |
Stars and Mars May 11-12, 18-19 (9:00 to 11:00 p.m.) |
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Sizing Up Saturn June 1-2 22-23, 29-30 (9:00 to 11:00 p.m.) |
Messier Album June 8-9, 15-16 (9:00 to 11:00 p.m.) |
Next Photography Programs: Saturn - Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 p.m. Gibbous Moon - Saturday, June 30 at 11:00 p.m. |
Events and Happenings at the Observatory |
| Observatory Flyers | |
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2012 Public Program
Flyer
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2011-12 School Program Flyer
(in pdf format) |
![]() Lake Afton Public Observatory WWW Resources:
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About the Observatory - history, directions, and map Monthly Binocular Sky Maps Comets Page Observatory Exhibits Kansas Astronomical Observers - Wichita's Astronomy Club Exploring the Solar System Awards for This Web Site! |
Observatory Memberships & Volunteer Opportunities Weather from the Wichita NWS Office Resources for Teachers Skylights (Our quarterly newsletter) Astronomical Images Resources to the Sky - sky information, how to see satellites, and links! Astronomy Links |