Lake Afton Public Observatory

The Lake Afton Public Observatory Museum is in the city of Wichita. Young people and adults can share the excitement of the night sky at the Observatory. Through the telescope that is 16-inches, wonders can be seen such as Saturn and its rings, the moon with its craters and mountains, clouds of gas, star clusters, with thousands of stars and galaxies many times bigger than the Milky Way. After touring the world, you can discover the museum area of ​​the Centre with its interactive astronomy displays. The Observatory is about 20 miles southwest of the city of Wichita, Kansas. In these web pages you will find descriptions and schedules of public programs, astronomical images, and more.

We visit every summer. The observatory is always a great place to visit to see beautiful views of the heavens above.