46 North Astronomy Center
The flagship astronomy and space sciences facility project, focused on observing, education, research access, and night-sky stewardship.
46northastronomy.centerExplore • Discover • Collect • Analyze • Collaborate • Impact
Science starts with curiosity.
46 North Science Initiative connects people with astronomy, citizen science, youth science research opportunities, conservation, and shared science resources from the Northwoods.
Welcome
A public home for science, learning, and discovery.
We are building a hub to connect the Northwoods community with science programs where students, families, educators, volunteers, researchers, and community partners can take part in real observation, real data, and real discovery.
What we are building
46 North Science Initiative brings together public astronomy, youth science research opportunities, citizen science, conservation-based learning, and shared science archives under one clear public identity.
Some projects are active now. Others are developing in phases as partners, sites, equipment, volunteers, and funding come together.
Start here
Questions about a project, partnership, volunteer role, youth program, archive idea, or future facility plan? Email us:
Project family
Ways to connect with science.
46 North Astronomy Club
Community astronomy, observing nights, public learning, sky events, and shared discovery for curious people of all experience levels.
46northastronomy.club
46 North Aquila Team
A youth-focused astronomy and space sciences research program where students can grow through real science participation.
aquilateam.org
46 North Citizen Science Network
A community pathway for observation, reporting, data collection, and local participation in science projects.
46northcitizenscience.org
Applied Science Archive
A developing archive for shared datasets, observations, research records, and applied science resources.
appliedsciencearchive.orgGet involved
Help make science more accessible.
You do not need to be a professional scientist to help. We need observers, educators, mentors, land and facility partners, technical volunteers, donors, and people who simply want more science opportunities in the region.
Volunteer
Help with public programs, events, outreach, and operations.
Help with public programs, events, outreach, and operations.
Partner
Connect a school, organization, business, science group, or community project.
Connect a school, organization, business, science group, or community project.
Support
Help fund equipment, youth access, facilities, archive tools, and public programs.
Help fund equipment, youth access, facilities, archive tools, and public programs.
Participate
Join observing nights, citizen science projects, research activities, or learning programs.
Join observing nights, citizen science projects, research activities, or learning programs.
Support the initiative
Help build more science opportunities in the Northwoods.
Your support helps expand astronomy programs, youth science research opportunities, citizen science, conservation learning, shared science resources, and community access to real discovery.
What donations support
Donations help move the initiative from idea to impact: public programs, youth access, equipment, outreach materials, archive tools, site planning, and the long-term vision for a science-centered community resource.
Processing costs: PayPal charges us a small processing fee. Adding about 2% more to your gift, if you choose, helps offset this cost so more of your donation supports the work.
Larger gifts: For larger gifts of $500 or more, please contact us at info@46north.science before donating if you would like to discuss other giving options or specific program support.
Tax note: Please contact a tax professional to discuss donations to nonprofit organizations. EIN: 99-5145645.
Questions before donating? Email info@46north.science.
Donate securely
Wisconsin solicitation notice: At this time, this online donation solicitation is intended only for persons and organizations located in Wisconsin. We are not soliciting donations from residents or organizations in other states where we may not be registered.
If you are outside Wisconsin and would like to support the effort, please contact us first at info@46north.science.
Contact
Reach out to us for more information regarding our programs: astronomy, immersive youth STEM research projects, citizen science, the Applied Science Archive, volunteering, partnerships, land/site conversations, or donor support.