Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc.
What's New
- Join us for the Grand Opening/Open House of the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center on May 10 from 1 – 4 p.m. Download flyer (268kB pdf).
- The next monthly meeting of the society will be June 5.
- The next Public Observing Night will be held on June 7. The presentation will begin at 9 p.m.
- Download map (276 kB pdf) to Pal-Dows.
The CAA is a member society of the Astronomical League and has recently been selected by NASA to be a member of the Night Sky Network, a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy societies committed to sharing their time, their telescopes, and their enthusiasm for astronomy with their local communities. hosts public viewing nights during the year.
The Society serves its members, the public, local school districts, youth groups, as well as college and university classes. We have also hosted state and regional conventions in Cedar Rapids.
Since its founding, the Society's membership has grown from 12 members to over 100. Our members come from all walks of life and with all levels of interest in astronomy.
The Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc. was founded on September 29, 1979, and incorporated in 1980. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the CAA is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Contact Information
Cedar Amateur Astronomers, Inc.
P.O. Box 10786
Cedar Rapids IA 52410
Featured Publication
Keeping Starwatch by Norma Cutsforth
The wonder and science of astronomy meld with the life and thoughts
of a working mother in this contemplative and delightful collection
of essays.
Available from PublishAmerica and barnesandnoble.com.
