Exploring the Solar System
October 2-3, 23-24, 30-31 7:30-10:00 p.m.
November 27-28 7:30-10:00 p.m.
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 Join us as we celebrate the anniversaries of significant milestones in the unmanned exploration of our solar system. We will be viewing our Moon, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune as we discuss the wondrous discoveries made by unmanned probes over the last 50 years.

The Lake Afton Public Observatory is open to the public every Friday and Saturday evening. In October through February, the Observatory's hours are from 7:30 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