Washburn University Invites the Public to Crane Observatory Open Viewing Sessions

Topeka, Kan. - Washburn's Physics & Astronomy Department has announced the fall 2026 viewing sessions for Crane Observatory. These viewing sessions are free and open to the public.

September 3, 17 and 19 8 - 9:30 p.m.

October 1 and 15 7:30 - 9 p.m.

November 5 and 19 6:30 - 8 p.m.

December 3 6:30 - 8 p.m.

The Crane Observatory is on the fourth floor of Stoffer Science Hall on the Washburn University campus. Attendees have the option to take the stairs or the elevator to the fourth floor. It should be noted that there are steps up to the observatory room.

These events are dependent on clear skies, so on cloudy nights visitors may enjoy a show about the night sky in the planetarium. Check the Crane Observatory webpage for complete details and updates to viewing sessions. Viewing session updates are also posted on the Washburn University Physics and Astronomy Facebook page. In case of severe weather, events may be canceled.

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