4898 Observatory Road
Des Moines, IA 50311
USA
Drake University hosts public educational lectures at the Municipal Observatory each Fall, Spring, and Summer term.
Visitors can expect a brief Astronomy lesson followed by stargazing with expert guidance. Lectures begins at 8 PM, regardless of weather. Sky Viewing begins at dark if clear conditions. Children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Please contact Drake Physics & Astronomy to request accommodations. Admission is free and open to all!
Spring Lecture Series 2024
March 22nd : Sol: Our Local Star
March 29th : Luna: Our Unique Satellite
April 5th : Asteroids: The Leftover Rocky Bits of Our Solar System
April 12th : Comets: The Leftover Icy Bits of Our Solar System
April 19th: Dwarf Planets: They Get No Respect!!
April 26th: Guest Lecture: Vulcan: The Planet That Never Was
May 3rd : Guest Lecture: Cecilia Payne and the Composition of the Sun
May 10th : Mystery Topic ????