2019 Public Schedule
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ASKC Facebook Live Streaming of Powell Observatory’s Public Astronomy Programs – Starting Saturday, May 9th, 7:00 PM
Due to the Covid 19 situation, the ASKC has suspended the Saturday public nights at Powell Observatory. In it’s place the Powell Observatory Public Night Teams will be presenting programs on various astronomy topics by live streaming them on our ASKC Facbook page. The programs will last approximately 30 minutes and will allow viewers to post questions and hear answers via Facebook at the end of the presentation. With the exception of this weekend, the programs are scheduled for the first and third Saturday of every month from May through October.
The public is also invited to view our general meeting presentations on Facebook starting at 7:00 PM on the fourth Saturday of every month.
Program Schedule for May 2020
Saturday, May 9th - Exploring Tonight’s Sky – an introduction to objects that are visible in the night sky to the naked eye, binoculars and small telescopes and tools to help find them.
Saturday, May 16th – Galaxies – an introduction and tour of neighboring galaxies.
Saturday, May 25th – ASKC General Meeting with Guest Speaker Michael Backich: “Highlights in the Next Quarter Century of Solar Eclipses”
Stay tuned for June’s schedule!
Public Nights
The observatory is open to the public Saturday nights, May through October and for special astronomical events. Public programs include an educational presentation on an interesting astronomy topic, a tour of the night sky and viewing through the telescopes (weather permitting). See schedule for hours and details.
Requested Donation: 12 & Over: $8 | 5-11: $5 | Under 5: Free
Because the observatory is staffed by volunteers, we request a donation upon entry to help maintain and operate the observatory.
Private Events
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 913.438.3825. A reservation fee of $100 + $5 per person is required to reserve the observatory for private events.
About the Observatory
Built in 1984 by society members, the observatory is located about 25 miles South of Kansas City in Lewis-Young Park, just North of Louisburg, KS. At this location, skies are much darker than in the city. The observatory has one of the largest telescopes open to the public in a five-state area - the Ruisinger Telescope, a Newtonian reflector with a 30" diameter mirror. In addition, the observatory has other telescopes available for public viewing.
Etiquette
No white lights (headlights, flashlights, mobile phones, etc.) are allowed at the observatory. Red flashlights are allowed. Please dim your headlights when approaching and leaving the observatory.
26500 Melrose Street
Louisburg, KS 66053
