Officers: Want to contact them? Each are e-mail linked.       

President - Mark Urwiller

Vice President - Bob Runyan

Astronomical League Correspondent (AlCor) and Treasurer - Bob Wenzl

Webmaster - Mark Urwiller

NASA Night Sky Affiliate

Join Us! - We Are A Small Group And Very Personable!

The Platte Valley Astronomical Observers was formed in the Spring of 2000.  It is comprised of amateur astronomers primarily from the cities of Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney Nebraska and stragglers from Shelton and O'Neill.  Some of us have our own private observatories, some of us are just beginners.  We are united in our fascination for astronomy!  We welcome anyone who shares interest in this wonderful hobby!

The Platte Valley Astronomical Observers meet at 7:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of most every month (except November and December).  Our usual meeting location is in Grand Island at Shadowmoon Observatory, or you can attend online!  You can find more detailed directions on the Clubnews Page.  Our meetings are not bogged down with lots of club business, rather we welcome novices and concentrate on hands on observing or sharing entertaining programs.  If you would like to join us or simply attend a meeting to see what it's all about, check out our "Club News" page for club activities and directions or e-mail us!

We do lots of outreach every year - to share the hobby with the public.  Further information can be found on our "Club News" or "Outreach" pages in the menu above, or, sign up for our email list and get notified automatically about club events.

The Platte Valley Astronomical Observers Has a Facebook Page! 

Click on the logo to check us out - and hopefully join the group. 

I think you will find we are a fun bunch!

We also have an email list which will

notify you by e-mail of club events, ask questions/share answers, and learn about astronomy.

  Send an e-mail to mark.urwiller@gmail.com to be added.

You can attend meetings virtually! 

Join the email list to have links sent to you.

 Boldly See What Few Have Seen Before!

Join The

                   Do you want to learn about the night sky and look through telescopes? Come help us build up our membership!

Would you like to join our club?

 Here is a page which lists the benefits of membership with the PVAO.

O.K.  Stop Monkeying Around And Start Exploring.

            Click on the graphic below to get information on meteor showers any time of year!         

Stop Counting Sheep and Start Counting Stars!

Send comments to: mark.urwiller@gmail.com

Mark Urwiller - Web Page Administrator

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