About Us
Founded in 1978, the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers’ League Inc. is made up of amateur astronomers from around the area. Members come in all ages and all expertise levels, from “beginner” to “practically a pro”.
What We Do
NEKAAL members observe, draw, photograph, document, discover and enjoy astronomy. We have given hundreds of educational presentations, had articles published in scientific journals, participated in projects of research and discovery, and have introduced hundreds of people to the wonders of the night sky through “Star Parties” at Farpoint Observatory and across the area.
Observatory
NEKAAL owns and operates Farpoint Observatory, located on the grounds of Mission Valley High School approximately 30 miles southwest of Topeka, Kansas.
NEKAAL, Inc. is an educational and scientific nonprofit corporation approved by the federal and Kansas state governments. Our FEIN number is 48-1068689.
NEKAAL is a member society of the Astronomical League, Internationsl Dark Sky Association, and the Night Sky Network.
NEKAAL Officers
| Officers 2010 | |
|---|---|
| President | Brad Hutton |
| Vice President | Bryant Hertel |
| Secretary | Russell Valentine |
| Chair | Bryant Hertel |
| Treasurer | Nancy Cole |
| NEKAAL Board | ||
|---|---|---|
| Graham Bell | Janelle Burgardt | Nancy Cole |
| Gary Hug | Brian Martin | Scott Sackrider |
| Support Positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Farpoint Observatory Facilities Director | Scott Sackrider | |
| Education/Outreach Coordinator | Janelle Burgardt | |
| Editor, The Observer | Bill Leifer | |
Left to right Back Row: Russell Valentine, Graham Bell, Gary Hug, Bryant Hertel Front Row: Brad Hutton, Nancy Cole, Janelle Burgardt, Brian Martin
