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Drake Observatory


Located in Waveland Golf Course, the Drake Observatory offers spring, summer, and fall public lectures.

DMAS is a member of the North-Central Region of the Astronomical League

DMAS supports dark skies through our membership with the International Dark Sky Association

Contact the Iowa
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Joanne Hailey

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DMAS General Meetings
Ashton Observatory

All meetings begin at 6:30 PM

Feb 6th General Business Meeting
  Drake Observatory
Mar 6th General Business Meeting
  Annual Chili Dinner
Apr 3rd General Business Meeting
  First Public Night

 

By-Law Committee

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Observatory Committee

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Education Outreach Committee

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Board of Directors

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[Submission deadline for each month is nine days following members meeting, and is published monthly in the newsletter.]

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