The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society strives to connect the people of Central Arkansas with their universe by promoting amateur activities for its members and by providing information and programs to the general public. Membership offers monthly programs, special outings, and the opportunity to share this hobby with others. No one is under qualified for membership. Experience levels range from novice sky watchers to skilled observers.

You can contact us at info@caasastro.org

Communications

Notification of events and communications among members is handled through a club sponsored email, mailing list. Click here to subscribe to our email list.

Monthly Meetings

The club meets monthly at our observatory facility on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Special Outings and Events

CAAS members often get together for informal observing outings at the observatory and other sites. Since these outings depend on variable conditions and current events, watch the club email mailing list and the news and calendar section on the home page.

Facilities

River Ridge Observatory - Located under moderately dark skies on seven acres northwest of Little Rock is the River Ridge Observatory. The observatory serves as the club’s prime dark sky observing site. The site has electric and water services. River Ridge Observatory is a smoke free facility.
Classroom - The newest addition to the Observatory is the classroom and deck. The classroom serves as our main activity room. The building houses the club’s library which includes periodicals, reference works, sky atlases, and computing resources. The large deck has ample room for stargazing with three large piers providing easy set-up for popular Schmidt-Cassegrain telescopes.

Clubhouse - The clubhouse was one of the first permanent buildings at the Observatory. It houses our shower, restrooms and a limited amount of storage.

Observing Facilities - Currently the club provides powered and unpowered pads on which members may set their own telescopes.

Officers & Board Members for 2008

Officers
President - John Reed
Vice President - Donald Ferren
Immediate Past President - Rocky Togni
Treasurer - Pat Morris
Secretary - Jim Dixon
Board Members
Carl Freyaldenhoven
James Fisher
Allen Lee
Don Lewis