GRAAA
Community Updates: Friday, October 6
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-06-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association to host special lecture in October On Wednesday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be hosting a special lecture in the Meijer Theater later this...
Community Updates: Friday, August 4
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-04-2023 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Museum Announces Diversity Panel, Overnight Perseid Meteor Shower Events On Monday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) announced that it will be holding a diversity panel next weekend. According to Monday's press...
Local observatory sees steady turnout, interest in 2020 with in-person, online astronomy events
by (Brett)
Submitted 11-18-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Another hobby embraced by many West Michiganders throughout 2020: amateur astronomy. Amid this year’s fluctuating restrictions on social activities in response to COVID-19, the Veen Observatory in Lowell was able to stay open to the public for...
See stars, planets during 'Public Observation Nights' at Veen Observatory on April 29
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 04-25-2017 under NONPROFITS
Public Observing Nights at James C. Veen Observatory, presented by the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association (GRAAA) and Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) begin for the season on Saturday, April 29, 2017. This date corresponds with...