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 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.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 Inside Orbit is the current publication of the GRAAA. Most issues contain an event calendar, meeting announcements, solar system highlights, and articles by members of the GRAAA (and occasional guests). The current issue is available to GRAAA members only, but past issues (for the calendar year) are made available to everyone as a courtesy. If you would like to receive the latest issue then please consider becoming a member.

For more information, please visit http://www.graaa.org