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Skywatch with Us

Join the Central Missouri Astronomical Association to ignite your passion for astronomy. Discover events, connect with fellow stargazers, and enhance your knowledge of celestial wonders in the night sky.

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About

Our Mission

In 1964, a group of Missouri amateur astronomers from central Missouri organized "The Central Missouri Amateur Astronmers, Inc." - a not-for-profit entity.

 

Today, the non-profit entity does business under the name "Central Missouri Astronomical Association" (CMAA). 

 

The mission, however, remains the same:

 

         - to promote the science of astronomy;

 

          - to encourage and coordinate activities of amateur                   astronomers;

    

           - to foster observational and computational work and               craftmanship in the field of astronomy; and

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           - to correlate amateur activities with professional                     work.

 

CMAA serves these purposes in a variety of ways including reaching out to the next generation of astronomy enthusiasts via the CMAA Observatory at the  Boone County Nature School; by holding weekly "open houses" on Wednesday evenings at Mizzou's Laws Observatory (weather permitting);  and by hosting Star Parties at various venues around Mid-Missouri!!

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Come join us under the stars (moons, planets, nebulae and other worldy objects)!!!

 

We foster interest in astronomy, share knowledge, and provide community events for enthusiasts at all levels. Our mission is to promote appreciation for the nighttime sky through various activities, resources, and shared experiences.

Upcoming Events

2/4:  Laws Observatory Open 8pm - 10pm (weather permitting)
2/10:  Moon at apogee
2/11:  Laws Observatory Open  8pm - 10pm (weather permitting)
2/17:  New Moon
2/18:  Laws Observatory Open 8pm - 10pm (weather permitting)
2/18:  Mercury highest in evening for 2026
2./21:  CMAA Zoom Meeting   (7:30pm to 9:30pm)
2/24:  Moon at perigee
2/25:  Laws Observatory Open  8pm - 10pm (weather permitting)



 

Shows at CPS Planetarium
(Rock Bridge High School)
shows cancelled until further notice

https://cpsplanetarium.org

The Boone County Nature School
CMAA Observatory
(dates pending)
https://boonecountynatureschool.com


CMAA Observatory Live Weather Cam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzcLtYiRPAo
Astropheric Cloud Forecast App
https://www.astrospheric.com"

Daniel Boone Regional Library Telescope Loaners
https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C791691

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