Established in 2005, the Newaygo County Dark Sky Astronomers provide local area astronomers the opportunity to explore the universe. The NCDSA welcomes members of all ages and interest levels, from the first-time astronomer to the serious observer.

Everyone is invited to meetings of the Newaygo Coutny Dark Sky Astronomers. general meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the Observatory. Anyone is welcome to take part in the many exciting opportunites that await them at the SFW Observatory.

The Stephen F. Wessling Observatory is located approximately 8 miles north of the city of Fremont on the corner of Baseline and Stone Road. The Observatory is located on the Kropscott Farm donated to the Newaygo Conservation District by Earle and Mildred Kropscott.

In conjunction with the Kropscott Environmental Center, SFW Observatory's goal is to provide local area amateur astronomeers the opportunity to observe and study the amazing universe in which we live.

The Observatory was made possible through numeropus grants and donations by private citizens and area organizations such as the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Fremont Area Community Foundation, The Gerber Foundation, and the Amazing X Foundation.