Life Story of a Star

Stargazing up close and personal this Friday and Saturday night: Look through the observatory’s 16″ telescope to see the various life-stages of stars. As an added bonus, Mars has decided to drop by, making its closest approach to earth in 2 years. The family rate is only $12.

Life Story of a Star
February 5 & 6, 2010
7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Lake Afton Public Observatory
(316) 978-7827 or (316) WSU-STAR

Location:
The Observatory is located 20 miles southwest of downtown Wichita at MacArthur Road (39th Street South) and 247th Street West in Lake Afton County Park. It is immediately north of the lake, just off MacArthur Road.

Admission:
Adults: $4
Children 6-12: $3
Under 6: Free
Family: $12

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