Astronomical Events of Interest
Listed below is a schedule of astronomical events sponsored by AAL or other amateur groups within the region. For AAL-sponsored events, you are encouraged to check our Facebook page for the most recent updates regarding the event. A link to the Clear Sky Chart predictions for Lawrence is supplied below - this allows you to see what the likelihood is for clear skies over the coming few days. We also list below the Sky and Telescope weekly Sky at a Glance to provide some insight into what is visible at night during the coming week.
REGIONAL MEETINGS/EVENTS
Saturday OCTOBER 10
Ad Astra Kansas Foundation
Galaxy Forum
GENERATIONS OF SPACE INNOVATORS
KU Slawson Hall, Room G192
Presentations: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Kaitlin Sheriff, Lucciano Caceres Holgado, Patrick Huser
Featured Speaker
Prof. Steve Hawley, Retired Astronaut
"An Astronomer's Journey"
Planetarium Shows: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Saturday OCTOBER 17, 10 AM - 3 PM
Wichita Public Library
Advanced Learning Library: DIY Day
Jerelyn & Paul Ramirez AAL
Rick Heschmeyer AAL
ASTRONOMY ACTIVITIES for the GENERAL PUBLIC
AAL EVENTS & MEETINGS
All of our activities are open to the public. Please join us, everyone is welcome. Check our Facebook page for the latest news and updates
AAL MONTHLY MEETINGS
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 2026
Katie Sheriff
KU Dept. of Physics & Astronomy
Research in Radio Astronomy
Monthly meetings during the school year take place at the
Baker Wetlands Discovery Center (BWDC). Meetings will begin at 7:00 PM.
AAL Meeting Schedule 2026-2027
TELESCOPE
&
PLANETARIUM NIGHTS AT KU
Fall 2026: THURSDAY OCTOBER 8
Join KU astronomers for an evening of observing planets and the moon through telescopes and watching a variety of shows in the
Planetarium in Slawson Hall - G174.
Observation is available at 7:30 p.m. just outside of Slawson to the south of the building.
Planetarium Shows start at 7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m and 8:30 p.m.
in G174 - Slawson Hall
Bookmark the link to stay up to date with weather-related changes!
https://physics.ku.edu/astronomy-public-telescope-nights
Note: Planetarium shows occur even if the outdoor observing is cancelled due to weather
Fall Schedule of Planetarium Shows
PUBLIC OBSERVING SESSIONS:
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
(Weather Permitting)
POST AAL MONTHLY MEETING
BAKER WETLANDS DISCOVERY CENTER
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25, 2026 ~ 8:00 PM
Observing Schedule POST AAL meetings: Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Entrance to Baker Wetlands Discovery Center
Clamshell Dome of 14-inch Celestron at BWDC
Celestial Event of Interest - Lunar Eclipse 2024