Welcome to NCRAL
The North-Central Region of the Astronomical League is made up of member societies the six states commonly thought of as the Upper Midwest of the USA, plus the Upper Penninsula of the state of Michigan. The NCRAL has its own officers, budget and annual convention to bring activites and information from the national body closer to home.
2008 NCRAL Convention In The Books
The Northern Cross Science Foundation hosted the 2008 NCRAL Convention in Port Washington, WI on April 18-19. Speakers from the region, professional and amateur, were featured along with activies, contests, vendors, door prizes and a banquet. Please send your pictures and reports so they can be shared with everyone. By popular demand, the Jack Horheimer morning video address is now available for download as 30mb Windows Media Video file.
2009 NCRAL Convention
The Cedar Amateur Astronomers will host the 2009 NCRAL Convention in Cedar Rapids, IA. Details will be posted as they become available.
2009 Region Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2009 NCRAL Region Award are now open. More details are on the Awards page.
