U.S. MUSEUMS GUIDE

Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium

Lake Afton Public Observatory

Lake Afton Public Observatory is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Goddard, Kansas. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Goddard, KansasScience & Technology Museum & PlanetariumOfficial website
Noir atlas

Location 01

Lake Afton Public Observatory

Drag to explore · scroll to zoom · select a marker

About this museum

What is Lake Afton Public Observatory?

Lake Afton Public Observatory (LAPO) is an astronomical observatory located southwest of Wichita, Kansas, in a rural area of Sedgwick County on the north side of Lake Afton. At the heart of the observatory is a 16-inch (410 mm) F/13 Ritchey–Chrétien telescope along with a piggyback mounted 6-inch F/8 apochromatic refractor. The facility also features an exhibit room filled with educational material on stargazing, the physics of light, and the history of Astronomy. There is also an observing area to the north of the building for local astronomers to set up their own telescopes. The observatory offers programs for the public every weekend throughout the year along with various private, and school programs throughout the week.

Source: Wikipedia, text available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

The record

Museum details

Name
Lake Afton Public Observatory
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Goddard
State
Kansas
Website
http://webs.wichita.edu/LAPO/
IMLS Museum ID
8402000057
Coordinates
37.71558, -97.28562
What kind of museum is Lake Afton Public Observatory?

Lake Afton Public Observatory is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Lake Afton Public Observatory located?

Lake Afton Public Observatory is located in Goddard, Kansas at approximately 37.71558, -97.28562. See the map above.

Does Lake Afton Public Observatory have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://webs.wichita.edu/LAPO/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

Nearby

More museums in Kansas