Black Holes in Space
March 7-8, 28-29 8:00-10:00 p.m.
April 4-5, 25-26 8:30-10:30 p.m.
May 2-3, 23-24, 30-31 9:00-11:00 p.m.
June 20-21, 27-28 9:00-11:00 p.m.
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 Black holes cannot be seen. Even so, astronomers can learn about these mysterious objects by observing things around them. Supergiant stars, binary stars, globular star clusters and galaxies will be observed during this program as we explore some of the mysteries surrounding black holes.

The Observatory is open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening during the following hours: Admission:
March 2-31 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
  • $4.00 for adults
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    April 1-30 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
  • $3.00 for ages 6 - 12
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    May 1 - Sept 1 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
  • Under six admitted free
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  • Family Rate: 2 adults & immediate children or grandchildren $12.00
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    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.
    This page is maintained by the Lake Afton Public Observatory
    and theWSU Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education.

    Send your questions and comments to Observatory@wichita.edu