Our regular monthly meeting will be Saturday the 9th at 7 PM at River Ridge Observatory.
Our presentation will be on the planet Mars by Kyle Edwards and John Reed. Come enjoy the show as they try to debunk the recent proof of life on the Red Planet as evidenced in this remarkable photograph.

We will […]

After a delicious potluck meal, John Reed called the meeting to order at 7 PM.  There were 12 regular members and 3 visitors in attendance.

Welcome Jason, Samantha, and Dan.  We hope you enjoyed your visit and hope you will make CAAS a habit.

Earlier today we had a work party and board meeting, which was detailed […]

The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society met Saturday afternoon for our yearly grounds maintenance party. We beat back the wilderness, piling up a good bonfire’s worth of brush and also assorted salvage materials from the corner of the West Observatory area. That salvage included some steel fencing and studs and other items. We […]

[ July 19, 2008; 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Come join us at Woolly Hollow State Park for a public star party by the lake.  The skies are dark and event is always fun.   For directions to the state park, please email woollyhollow@arkansas.com.

[ May 10, 2008; 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Join us and our friends at Pinnacle Mountain State Park (Visitors Center) for National Astronomy Day. Activities include solar viewing in the afternoon, special indoor programs, giant bubble blowing, and viewing through telescopes from 9-10 p.m. This is a great family-friendly activity that you and your children can do together!

[ February 9, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. March 8, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 12, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 10, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 14, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 12, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 9, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 11, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 8, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join us at our regular monthly meeting on the second Saturday of each month at the River Ridge Observatory at 7 PM.  We typically have a short business meeting followed by a presentation on an interesting topic and weather permitting observing in our observing field afterward.  We often have a potluck meal before the meeting […]

[ February 23, 2008; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Central Arkansas Astonomical Society evening astronomy program at River Ridge Observatory **tentative** depending on weather.

First, we have a work party scheduled for the afternoon to do maintenance on the property.  This time of year we always beat back the encroaching woods several feet back beyond the perimeter.  We also take stock of the state of the property to see what else might need to be done soon.  The property […]

[ January 12, 2008; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] CAAS will have a work party this Saturday afternoon (weather permitting) to clear brush and check the property to assess what else might need doing.  Bring whatever tools you want and prepare to get dirty and have fun.  No really.

[ January 12, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The January Regular Meeting will be held at River Ridge Observatory at 7PM on January 12, 2008.  If you need directions, contact info@caasastro.org.