Kalamazoo Astronomical Society will dedicate new telescope in August By Will Kriss Jul 26, 2021 | 7:19 PM KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society (KAS) is inviting the community to attend a special dedication ceremony for its new telescope in Owl Observatory, located on the grounds of the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 7000 N. Westnedge Avenue. The dedication will take place on Saturday, August 14 at 8:00 pm. A Public Observing Session will immediately follow the dedication, weather permitting. Admission to both activities is free to the public. The Kalamazoo Astronomical Society will dedicate its new telescope during a special event on Saturday, August 14, 2021. (Photo courtesy Richard S. Bell).