Stargazing at Powell Observatory

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