Powell Observatory, Astronomical observatory in Louisburg, Kansas
Powell Observatory contains a 30-inch Ruisinger telescope housed in a 20-foot dome, along with multiple additional telescopes for public and research purposes.
The observatory opened in 1985 after Marjorie Powell Allen granted $48,000 to the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for its construction in Lewis-Young Park.
The facility hosts regular Saturday night Starbright programs from May through October, featuring astronomy lectures and telescope viewing sessions for the public.
Visitors can access the observatory by taking US Highway 69 to Louisburg, with suggested donations of $10 for adults and $5 for children aged 6-12.
The observatory houses one of the largest public telescopes within a five-state region, enabling detailed observations of celestial objects through its Ruisinger instrument.
Location: Kansas
GPS coordinates: 38.64630,-94.69990
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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