Kansas Astronomical Observers

Astronomy Day in Lawrence

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Event

Information for Visitors

Location Details

Baker University Wetlands
1365 N. 1250 Rd.
Lawrence, KS 66046
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Event Report

Comments and anecdotes about the event:
This was a solar observing event and learning about solar motion through the seasons. It turned out to be a great day. The Sun had several sunspots and it gave us a lot to talk about.
Photo From Astronomy Day in Lawrence
Paul Ramirez: Understanding the solar motion and where the Sun rises through the seasons.
Photo From Astronomy Day in Lawrence
Paul Ramirez: Using a Solar Motion Demonstrator.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat 4/11/2026
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central 		Chaplin Nature Center Public Viewing Chaplin Nature Center
27801 27th Drive Arkansas City, KS
Mon 4/13/2026
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Central 		Wichita State University Astronomy Lab Lake Afton Public Observatory (LAPO)
25000 West 39th South Goddard, KS
Sat 4/18/2026
3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Central 		KAO Monthly Meeting - LAPO Lake Afton Public Observatory (LAPO)
25000 West 39th South Goddard, KS
Sat 5/16/2026
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Central 		KAO Monthly Meeting - LAPO Lake Afton Public Observatory (LAPO)
25000 West 39th South Goddard, KS