Stargaze through an Apollo 11 Telescope

Spend an evening among the stars at Little Thompson Observatory! With two telescopes, two constellation walls, and knowledgeable guides, the Little Thompson Observatory is just the place to experience the vast universe. Just before sunset, we'll start the evening with cosmic lemonade, moon pies, and a space trivia competition. The winning trivia team will walk away with an incredible space-themed prize basket! Once night falls, the real show begins. We'll orient ourselves to the sky using the observatory's amazing star map. We’ll learn about their observational equipment, including the story of how they acquired an Apollo 11 telescope. Then you'll have the chance to gaze through that very same telescope! Throughout the evening, check out the hand-painted map of Lakota constellations and ask the observatory’s experts questions about the telescope and the cosmos.