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Powell Observatory
Organization	Astronomical Society of Kansas City
Observatory code	649
Location	Louisburg, KS
Coordinates	38°38′47″N 94°42′00″W / 38.6463°N 94.6999°W
Established	1984
Website	ASKC Powell Observatory
Telescopes
Ruisinger Telescope
Ruisinger Telescope	Newtonian Reflector
LCT Dobsonian	Newtonian Reflector
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Powell Observatory is an astronomical observatory located in the Lewis-Young Park near Louisburg, Kansas, about 25 miles south of the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area. It features one of the largest telescopes open to the public in a five-state area, and is operated by members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC).^[1] ^[3]

History edit

Powell Observatory was built in 1984 by members of the Astronomical Society of Kansas City (ASKC). The property houses multiple telescopes and has a small conference room and visitor's center. The observatory is supported by ASKC membership dues, and by private and public donations.

The Minor planet 25890 Louisburg is named after the home of this observatory.^[4]

Telescopes edit

The observatory's main attraction is the Ruisinger Newtonian reflector telescope, with a single 30-inch (76 cm) diameter mirror housed in a dome. This telescope is the largest open to the public in a five-state area including Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.^[1]

The observatory also has a 16-inch (41 cm) Dobsonian telescope known as the LCT, the Louisburg Community Telescope, and is used during public and private events.

ASKC members also have access to a computer-controlled 12-inch (30 cm) telescope housed behind the Ruisinger, frequently used for research projects and Astrophotography.

Public Outreach edit

The Powell Observatory property houses multiple telescopes and has a small conference room and visitor's center. The observatory is open to the public on Saturday nights from May through October, and often for notable astronomical events. Monthly public programs include an educational presentation on an interesting astronomy topic in the visitor's center. On clear evenings, ASKC member will present a tour of the night sky, answer questions, and assist with viewing through the telescopes.^[1]

References edit

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Astronomical Society of Kansas City". Retrieved 16 August 2019.
^ "GeoHack". Retrieved 16 August 2019.
^ "Louisburg, KS, Facilities, Powell Observatory". Retrieved 20 August 2019.
^ Schmadel, Lutz (2003), Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, vol. 1, Globe Pequot, p. 878, ISBN 3540002383.

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External links edit

ASKC Powell Observatory page

Category:Astronomical observatories in Kansas Category:Buildings and structures in Miami County, Kansas Category:Education in Miami County, Kansas Category:Tourist attractions in Miami County, Kansas

[ASKC-1] "Astronomical Society of Kansas City". Retrieved 16 August 2019.

[2] "GeoHack". Retrieved 16 August 2019.

[3] "Louisburg, KS, Facilities, Powell Observatory". Retrieved 20 August 2019.

[Schmadel2003-4] Schmadel, Lutz (2003), Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, vol. 1, Globe Pequot, p. 878, ISBN 3540002383.

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