North Central Region of the Astronomical League
NCRAL 2027 Convention
May 14 - May 16, 2027 | Waukesha, Wisconsin
Celebrating 80 Years of the North Central Region of the Astronomical League
Event Schedule & Locations
Friday, May 14
Kickoff events and observing at the Milwaukee Astronomical Society observatory in New Berlin.
Saturday, May 15
Keynote talks, workshops, and convention activities at the Milwaukee Marriott West in Waukesha.
Sunday Excursions: May 16
EAA AirVenture Museum
Explore aviation history and space galleries in Oshkosh, WI.
Yerkes Observatory
Visit the "Birthplace of Modern Astrophysics" in Lake Geneva, featuring the world's largest refracting telescope.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Michelle Thaller
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Dr. Diana Hannikainen
Sky & Telescope
Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum
Dr. Amanda Bauer
Yerkes Observatory
Dr. Lauren Sgro
SETI Institute
Dr. Jean Creighton
UWM Planetarium
Michelle Nichols-Yehling
Adler Planetarium
Dr. Alison Klesman
Astronomy Magazine
Sarah Treadwell
Space Case Sarah
Dr. Emma Cain Louden
Slooh Outreach
Joe Guzman
Astro Joe Outreach
Jim Plaxco
Chicago Space Outreach
Celebrating 80 Years of NCRAL
2027 marks the 80th anniversary of the North Central Region of the Astronomical League. We will be honoring our shared history with a special History Walk featuring ties to the Milwaukee Astronomical Society's founding era.
Call for Artifacts: Guests are encouraged to bring unique or historic astronomical items, photos, or documents to share during our "Show and Tell" session.
Hotel Room Information
A hotel block has been arranged for attendees at the Milwaukee Marriott West Hotel, located in Waukesha.
Hotel: Milwaukee Marriott West Hotel
Address: W231N1600 Corporate Ct Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA, 53186
Phone: 877-651-7666
Group/Block Code: NCRAL CONVENTION 27
Room Rate: $119 per night + taxes (for king & double rooms)
Reservation deadlines and additional details may apply.
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