Warkoczewski Observatory

The Warkoczewski "Warko" Observatory

is located on the roof of Royall Hall on the University of Missouri – Kansas City campus and is open on most clear Friday evenings from May 1st until October 31st starting at dusk for viewing of the moon, planets, bright star clusters and nebulae. The main telescope is a custom designed, 16” Newtonian reflector and is operated by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City for the university.  Admission is free and its central location, just east of the Plaza, makes it very convenient for city residents.  You may want to bring warm clothing for early spring and late fall nights, but come up and enjoy the surprise of just what astronomy is possible in the heart of Kansas City!


WARKO Clear Sky Chart
 
Warko Observatory
Royall Hall - UMKC -Warko Observatory

LINK TO "WARKO" WEBPAGE AT UMKC

Royall Hall is located at 5200 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO on the northwest corner of Rockhill Road and 52nd Street, just west of Haag Hall.  Free parking is available in the parking garage just south of Royall Hall.  Access to the roof observatory is through the stairway located just inside the double doors on the east side of Royall Hall, immediately opposite of Haag Hall