http://www.nekaal.org/ 2010-08-02T05:22:04-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/ http://www.nekaal.org/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-02-08T15:51:11-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=contact&rev=1265673071&do=diff We always welcome questions and comments relevant to our organization and astronomy. Contact information appears below. If you are interested in astronomy, please consider joining NEKAAL. Membership costs very little for the benefits that you gain, including: text/html 2010-02-08T16:03:34-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=education&rev=1265673814&do=diff Astronomy education has historically been one of NEKAAL’s priorities. We provide educational opportunites for schools, civic groups, other local astronomers, and the general public. Our services are provided free of charge (although donations are always welcome!). Activities can be scheduled at Farpoint Observatory, or we can arrange to come to your place! text/html 2010-02-08T15:51:54-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=farpoint_observatory&rev=1265673114&do=diff [Farpoint Building Exterior ] Farpoint Observatory is located under dark skies on land leased from the Mission Valley School District (12965 Mission Valley Road, Eskridge). Located in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, it’s about 30 miles southwest of Topeka. Completed in 1996, Farpoint was funded, designed, built and is maintained solely by NEKAAL members. There are no salaries or any other compensation paid to its officers or members. Insurance, maintenance and utilities are paid by contributions to t… text/html 2010-06-14T16:33:19-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=observer&rev=1276558399&do=diff NEKAAL has a bimonthly newsletter. Below are the some of the archives. * February-March 2010 * December-January 2009-2010 * October-November 2009 * August-September 2009 * June-July 2009 * April-May 2009 * February-March 2009 * December-January 2008-2009 * October-November 2008 * August-September 2008 * April-May 2008 * February-March 2008 * December-January 2007-2008 * October-November 2007 * June-July 2007 * April-May 2007 * February-March 2007 * December … text/html 2010-02-15T16:35:49-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=resources&rev=1266280549&do=diff * Astrophotography * Education * External Links text/html 2010-07-02T16:52:15-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=schedule&rev=1278114735&do=diff Public Open House at Farpoint Observatory How long has it been since you saw the stars under a really dark sky? When the Milky Way actually looked like milk? And there were more stars than you could count. Come to a Public Open House at Farpoint Observatory. NEKAAL members will be there to answer your questions, you'll feast your eyes on amazing sights, and have a great time. text/html 2010-07-29T19:39:07-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=sky_highlights&rev=1280457547&do=diff August 3 Last quarter moonAugust 10New moonAugust 16First quarter moonAugust 24Full Moon. Known as Sturgeon MoonJune 26Full Moon – this is known as a Sturgeon Moon (the Native Americans of the great lakes region named this because this is the month of year best for catching these large fish) Planets Visible in August * Mercury - Well placed in the evening sky for observers in the Southern emisphere for most of the month, but less well for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. * Venus - Cont… text/html 2009-03-26T00:53:05-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=star_parties&rev=1238053985&do=diff Gather people together to look at the night sky and you've got a Star Party! NEKAAL has conducted STar Parties in backyards, vacant lots, shopping malls, campsites, schoolyards, parks and, of course, at Farpoint Observatory. The only requirement? --a reasonably clear night sky and people with an interest in astronomy. text/html 2010-07-29T19:23:19-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=start&rev=1280456599&do=diff Welcome to NEKAAL (Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers’ League Inc.) Welcome to NEKAAL, to find out more about NEKAAL see who we are or schedule to attend one of our general meetings or open houses. Have you heard Mars will be big as the moon? It is a hoax, read more about it. text/html 2010-05-09T13:14:51-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=web_resources&rev=1273436091&do=diff Below are external links about astronomy that people in NEKAAL have found helpful on topics of astronomy. NEKAAL Members websites * Windy Hills Observatory - Brad Hutton * Sandlot Observatory - Gary Hug Astronomical Data and Information * U.S. Naval Observatory -- Sun/Moon Rise/Set times and more * IAU: Minor Planet Center text/html 2010-02-12T11:54:01-07:00 http://www.nekaal.org/doku.php?id=whoweare&rev=1266004441&do=diff 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”. 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 …