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Party With the Stars (cancelled for July)
Next event will be Friday, August 16 • 8:00-9:00 pm Join us instead on July 19th at Washburm Observatory for public viewing. For more information, see below under "Special Events".
The Evening Sky Map Click here to download a monthly sky chart from Skymaps.com.
Space Place family workshops are offered during the school year on Saturdays at 10 a.m. for
children ages 6-10 and their families. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required.
May 25th was our last workshop of the school year. We will resume our Saturday workshops again starting in September. Enjoy the summer!
Observing at Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive) Sunday, July 14 though Saturday, July 20 • 9:00-11:00 pm
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Washburn Observatory will be open from 9:00-11:00 pm on Sunday, 7/14 through Saturday, 7/20 for free public observing, weather permitting. Come and join us to share the wonders of the night sky on this historic anniversary.
