Observatories for Stargazing Kansas City
Do you want to find a unique and memorable activity that is out of the ordinary?
Maybe you are just tired of the mundane weekend routine. Possibly, you want to impress someone special and are looking for a unique date night without breaking the bank.
Whatever the reason, we have a unique outing just for you! Something that you will remember for years to come!
That’s right, Stargazing from a telescope, not just any regular telescope, a ginormous one.
The Astronomical Society of Kansas City operates two different observatories that allow you to look out of telescopes; one is so giant you have to climb a ladder to look through!
Below are the two observatories with all the information you need to plan your next special evening out.
Powell Observatory
26500 Melrose St, Louisburg, KS 66053
Dates: Open to Public on Saturdays from May – October
Powell Observatory is located in Louisburg, Kansas, a short distance from Kansas City.
The observatory in Kansas allows the facility to be away from the city lights, making it perfect for viewing the stars.
Another significant aspect of Powell Observatory is if you have a telescope, you are welcome to bring your own.
Therefore, you can hang out on the lawn and look at the stars before/after viewing the Ruisinger telescope.
Weather permitting, Powell Observation is open to the public on Saturday nights from May to October.
The staff/volunteers request donations at the door; please visit their website for current pricing information.
Before viewing and using the Ruisinger telescope, there is an educational presentation.
After the presentation, you can view the stars through the Ruisinger Telescope. The coolest part is that you must climb a ladder to look out of it. That is how huge it is!
Warkoczewski (Wark) Observatory
Dates: Friday Nights that have a Clear Sky from May – October
Phone: 913.208.0924
The Warkoczewski Observatory is located on the roof of Loyal Hall at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Volker Campus.
The Warkoczewski Observatory is open on Friday nights from May to October.
While here, you can view the customized Warkoczewski telescope and the Mead and Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope.
Be sure to check out both observatories! Make sure you get there early, as it gets busy.
If you want to get in and out quickly, we suggest showing up a few minutes before opening.
Please check their website for a list of schedules of times and events.
Website link:
https://www.askc.org/index.php/observatories/powell-observatory.
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