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 KALAMAZOO ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY   501(c)(3)

Formed in 1936, The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society is the oldest organization of its kind in Michigan and one of the largest. Its purpose is to promote the exchange of information among those with a common interest in all areas of astronomy, to educate the public about astronomical discoveries and events and to cooperate with other amateur and professional astronomical organizations.

The KAS provides resources to members. These are designed to educate and promote astronomical appreciation in southwest lower Michigan:


 * The Owl Observatory, located on the grounds of the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
 * Telescopes For Loan allowing members to experiment with different types of telescopes, including a solar telescope for viewing the sun.
 * The KAS Library makes periodicals, books, DVD's and CD-ROM's available for checkout.

The KAS meets on the first Friday of almost every month at 7:00 pm in the presentation center of the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center (KAMSC), located on the fourth floor of Old Central High School. All general meetings are open to the public and admission is always FREE.

From April through October, non-members can experience Owl Observatory by attending one of the KAS Public Observing Sessions.

To discover more, click here: KAS

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