Lake Afton Public Observatory
A part of
The 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.
Exploring the Solar System
November 27-28 (7:30 to 10:00 p.m.)
 

Exploring the Milky Way
November 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.)
December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 (7:30 to 10:00 p.m.)

Next Photography Programs:
Moon -
Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 p.m.
Andromeda (M31) - Saturday, December 12 at 10:00 p.m.


Events and Happenings
at the Observatory
Upcoming Special Events at the Observatory
KAO Telescope Fair
Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Geminid Meteor Shower
Sunday/Monday, Dec. 13/14 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Miscellaneous Observatory Related Items
Pictures of August 28, 2007 Lunar Eclipse
Observatory Flyers
2009 Public Program Flyer
(in pdf format)
2009 Public Program Flyer
(en español)
2009-10 School Program Flyer
(in pdf format)
2010 Public Program Flyer
(in pdf format)