LAKE AFTON PUBLIC OBSERVATORY

GODDARD, KS

Henry Allen House Facade on Roosevelt St., Henry Allen House (arch: Frank Lloyd Wright; 1917-1919; Prairie Style), Wichita KS
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Lake Afton Public Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in Goddard, Kansas, United States. The observatory is situated on the northwest shore of Lake Afton and is operated by the Wichita State University Physics Department. The observatory was established in 1979 and has since become a popular destination for stargazing enthusiasts.

The observatory features several telescopes, including a 16-inch Meade LX200 Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and a 20-inch Planewave CDK telescope, both of which are housed in a 40-foot dome. There is also a solar telescope for observing the sun during the daytime. In addition, the observatory features a classroom and a lecture hall for educational programs and events.

Lake Afton Public Observatory hosts regular stargazing events throughout the year, including public viewing nights, educational programs, and special events such as meteor showers and eclipses. The observatory also offers astronomy classes and workshops for both children and adults.

Overall, Lake Afton Public Observatory is a popular destination for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in the Midwest region. With its state-of-the-art telescopes and educational programs, the observatory is a must-visit for anyone interested in exploring the mysteries of the universe.

LAKE AFTON PUBLIC OBSERVATORY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in GODDARD KS. US MID #8402000057

The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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LAKE AFTON PUBLIC OBSERVATORY
25000 W 39TH ST S
GODDARD
KS
67052

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LAKE AFTON PUBLIC OBSERVATORY Information

MID # 8402000057
Name LAKE AFTON PUBLIC OBSERVATORY
Alternate Name
Classification Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.621673, -97.629685
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 173
US Census Tract: 010600
US Census Block: 2023