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.