WAA was incorporated in California as a non-profit educational organization in 1952.
WAA helps local astronomy groups
organize, sponsors, and participates in conferences
and awards the G
Bruce Blair Award .
History of WAA
The Western Amateur Astronomers was formed in 1949 by professional and amateur astronomers as a regional group of astronomical organizations in the western states to combine their efforts to educate the public and promote a better understanding of the field of astronomy.
WAA was incorporated in California as a non-profit educational organization in 1952.
WAA helps local astronomy groups
organize, sponsors, and participates in conferences
and awards the G
Bruce Blair Award .