The Richland Astronomical Society is a nonprofit organization formed in 1960 to promote the advancement of amateur astronomy. Operating the Warren Rupp Observatory with its 36" f/6.8 telescope, conducting an active public education program, regular monthly public nights, and comet observing programs are just some of its many activities.

Our membership is as diverse as our hobby. We have teachers, doctors, computer nerds, law enforcement, salespersons, chemists, publishers, computer programmers, building contractors, appliance repairmen, electricians, photographers, factory workers, professional authors, nurses and just about any profession and non-profession you can think of. They even allow people like me to join!

Thanks for visiting us here on the web and be sure to stop by and see us at the Observatory.