In honor of Father’s Day, the Lake Afton Public Observatory is offering a new special. Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, bring Dad or Grandpa to the observatory for the program “Celestial Favorites,” and they will receive free admission when accompanied by a paying child.

During the program, visitors will have an opportunity to use the observatory’s 16-inch telescope to observe Saturn, its rings and some of its moons; a dying star; a cluster of thousands of stars; and a nearby galaxy.

Visitors will then get to cast their vote for their favorite object in the sky to observe.

In addition to viewing through the telescope, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the exhibit area with its many interesting displays and activities.

Programs and times, along with events taking place in the sky, are available at (316) 978-7827 (WSU-STAR).

The Lake Afton Public Observatory is operated by the Fairmount Center for Science and Mathematics Education, a part of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Science at Wichita State University.