Veen Observatory

Contact:
James C. Veen Observatory
3308 Kissing Rock Avenue SE
Lowell, MI 49331
(map)
616-897-7065
www.graaa.org

 Description:
The Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomical Association's James C. Veen Observatory is an astronomical education and research center housing several fully equipped telescopes and support facilities. The Grand Rapids Public Museum collaborates with the GRAAA in presenting Veen Observatory Public Nights, and provides ongoing financial and administrative support.
 Access:
Group tours can be scheduled through the GRAAA website.
 Events:
Veen Observatory Public Nights are presented when the sky is clear on the second and last Saturday evenings of each month between April and October as listed below. Starting times vary according to sunset times. If conditions are questionable, call 616-897-7065 after 6:30 on scheduled night, or visit the GRAAA website.
 
2010 Public Night Schedule:

April 24........................................................9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
May 8 & 29, June 12 & 26, July 10 & 31........9:30 pm - 12:00 pm
August 14 & 28.............................................9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
September 11 & 25.......................................8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
October 9 & 30.............................................7:30 pm - 10:00 pm