The lifetimes of stars are measured in millions and billions of years. While we cannot study one star through its entire life we can see objects in our sky that are actually stars at different stages of their lives. During this program, students look at a stellar birth place, a group of middle ages stars, and the remnant of a dead star. As they look through the telescope, Observatory staff members discuss the role each plays in the story of stellar evolution.

Take the WWW Life Story of a Star Tour!

For more information on Observatory programs for school groups call (316) 978-3191.

Other Observatory Evening School Programs:

Exploring the Milky Way

Gazing at the Moon and Planets

Lake Afton Public Observatory:

Daytime School Programs

Evening School Programs

Note: An Observatory program will automatically be cancelled if there is a severe thunderstorm warning or tornado warning anywhere in Sedgwick County during the hour prior to the start of a program. Programs also will be cancelled if travel conditions are hazardous. If possible, the recorded program information at (316) WSU-STAR [978-7827] will be changed to reflect any program cancellations.

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