Kansas Astronomical Observers

Shawnee County Park OK Kids

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Event

Daytime event for the OK Kids to come out for some science and nature. The Kansas Astronomical Observers will have a telescope available to observe the Sun. We will count how many sunspots there might be with a brief understanding of the life cycle and structure of a star. We'll make some UV bracelets and learn about exposure to ultraviolet light.

Look forward to seeng you there.

Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central

Location: Shawnee North Community Center
300 Northeast 43rd Street
Topeka, KS 66617

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Shawnee North Community Center
300 Northeast 43rd Street
Topeka, KS 66617
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
Set up a C8 with a solar filter to observe the Sun. The Sun had many sunspots. I explained the 11 year cycle and what a sunspot is. We discussed UV and how to protect ourselves and then made some bracelets using UV beads.
Photo From Shawnee County Park OK Kids
Jerelyn Ramirez: Bracelets with UV beads.

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