Kansas Astronomical Observers

Fall River Star Party

Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Event

This is event is open and free to the public at the Fall River State Park. There are park fees if you plan to stay overnight in the park. We will take you on a tour of the night sky after a presentation by Tom Fairbanks. He will talk about the different kinds of telescopes.

Date: Friday, August 22 - Saturday, August 23, 2025

Time: 5 p.m. - 10 a.m. Central

Location: Fall River State Park Casner Creek Campgrounds
Casner Creek Campgrounds
Appx 3 miles west of the town of Fall River
Fall River, KS 67047

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Fall River State Park Casner Creek Campgrounds
2 Miles North of US 400 on Cummins Road, Township Road 534
Casner Creek Campgrounds
Appx 3 miles west of the town of Fall River
Fall River, KS 67047
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Notes:
GPS 37.657483 / -96.100088 will take you right to the observing site.

Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Star party for the Fall River public. The presentation was on telescopes, and what the different kinds are, and what kind should I buy. We set up a 3D model of the solar system with the current positions of the planets. We could demonstrate what planets are in the glare of the Sun and the planets that are in the evening sky.
Photo From Fall River Star Party
Paul Ramirez: Tom Fairbanks before his presentation on telescopes.
Photo From Fall River Star Party
Paul Ramirez: Sharing the Whirlpool Galaxy.

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