GRAAA
The GRAND RAPIDS AMATEUR ASTRONOMICAL ASSOCIATION includes individuals with wide levels of expertise and knowledge of the science of Astronomy, from the beginner to professional. For over fifty years the GRAAA continues to flourish, due to the enthusiasm and dedication of its members. The GRAAA is active in the local community, sponsoring many observing and educational sessions for the people of West Michigan. The menu at the bottom will take you to various aspects of the GRAAA, and the astronomical community as well. The GRAAA - in existence for over fifty years - has members of all ages and levels of interest. This varied membership participates in many astronomical related activities both as groups and individual efforts.
The Association meets each month at 7:30 PM. The topics at the general meetings are on various subjects which are of interest to amateur astronomers, featuring speakers from outside the organization as well as club members who have expertise in different areas of astronomy. Most meeting are held at the James C. Veen Observatory near Lowell, MI. Winter meetings are held at alternate locations announced in the newsletter or online (the Events Calendar section). The association also participates in public education activities, comet watches, meteor observing, as well as opening our observatory to the public two nights per month. Besides the public education programs, members involve themselves in many other pursuits from observing programs to astrophotography and CCD imaging.
For more information, please visit http://www.graaa.org