Stars are born, live out their lives, and die. During this program you can use the observatory’s 16-inch telescope to take a look at examples of the many stages in a star’s life. We will also be looking at Mars as it makes its closest approach to Earth since December, 2007.

The Lake Afton Public Observatory is open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening. In January and February, the Observatory's hours are from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. In March our hours are 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Admission:

$4.00 for adults

$3.00 for ages 6 - 12

Under six admitted free

Family Rate: 2 adults & immediate children or grandchildren $12.00

Please note that we are unable to accept credit or debit cards

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