Stargazing at Powell Observatory
Powell Observatory 26500 Melrose, Louisburg, Kansas
2023 Public Season
Solar observing. The 2023 Public Season is upon us. This year we will be open every Saturday, from May through October. If astronomy and the night skies interest you, please join us for an evening of fun and learning.
Activities may inclulde (subject to weather and staff availability):
- Solar observing
- Member telescopes
- Louisburg Community Telescope
- Presentation (see topics below)
- Live imaging with the 30" Rusinger Telescope
Most activities will be outside with images from the Rusinger telescope shown remotely on a large screen.
Dress for the outdoors and bring your own lawn chair and/or blanket. The field has been treated for mosquitoes but there may still be a few around so bring your own repellant if desired.
- Programs will proceed clear or cloudy.
- Rain will result in cancellation.
- Check facebook.com/astronomykc for the latest updates.
Because the observatory is staffed by volunteers, we request a donation upon entry to help maintain and operate the observatory.
Requested Donation: 13 & Over $10 | 6-12: $5 | 5 and Under Free
(We accept cash, check, and major credit cards.)
Powell Observatory 2023 Schedule
May 6 8:00 PMMoons of the Solar System
May 13 8:00 PMComets: Creators and Destroyers
May 20 8:00 PMDon’t Don’t Look Up
May 27 8:00 PMTraveling to the Stars
June 3 8:30 PMPlanets You Can See
June 10 8:30 PMJWST and Hubble Telescopes: Complementary Views
June 17 8:30 PMThe James Webb Telescope
June 24 8:30 PMAstronomy: Myths and Fallacies
July 1 8:30 PMDon’t Don’t Look Up
July 8 8:30 PMTraveling to the Stars
July 15 8:30 PMPlanets You Can See
July 22 8:30 PMJWST and Hubble Telescopes: Complementary Views
July 29 8:30 PMA Brief History of Astronomy
Aug 5 8:00 PMComets: Creators and Destroyers
Aug 12 8:00 PMDon’t Don’t Look Up
Aug 19 8:00 PMTraveling to the Stars
Aug 26 8:00 PMPlanets You Can See
Sep 2 7:30 PMJWST and Hubble Telescopes: Complementary Views
Sep 9 7:30 PMThe Space Program
Sep 16 7:30 PMThe Dark Universe: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Sep 23 7:30 PMDon’t Don’t Look Up
Sep 30 7:30 PMTraveling to the Stars
Oct 7 6:30 PMPlanets You Can See
Oct 14 6:30 PMJWST and Hubble Telescopes: Complementary Views
Oct 21 6:30 PMTBD
Oct 28 6:30 PMComets: Creators and Destroyers