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Nefas.org
NEFAS, the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to amateur astronomy in the greater Northeast Florida region. It serves both the general public and local amateur astronomers, offering educational outreach and community resources. The society maintains connections with other regional astronomy clubs and organizations across Florida.
Checked in the last 30 daysOlder, dated recordFrom registration records
On AboutUs since 2007 · 1 registrar change since Dec 18, 2011 · 2 ownership changes since 2011 · last checked Sep 19, 2026.
Registration
No registration date on file yet. AboutUs reads it from RDAP when the site is checked.
AboutUs record
AboutUs wiki pageAboutUs wiki pageFeb 13, 2007 – Nov 5, 2013An AboutUs wiki page described nefas.org from Feb 13, 2007 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023Said about itself in 2007Jul 1, 2007“NEFAS, The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization serving the amateur astonomy communities of greater Northeast Florida. Our members are eager to introduce astronomy to the public, …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Registrar
1 & 1 Internet AG (R73-LROR)Dec 18, 2011Registrar 1 & 1 Internet AG (R73-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Dec 18, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)GoDaddy.com, LLC
Ownership
Ownership recordsDec 18, 2011 – Jun 28, 2026Registration records for nefas.org are held from Dec 18, 2011 to Jun 28, 2026 (49 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Zone file
No nameserver records held, Dec 2011 – Sep 2018No nameserver records held, Dec 2011 – Sep 2018Nameservers: 1and1.comDec 18, 2011Registration records listed 1and1.com nameservers (ns57.1and1.com, ns58.1and1.com) for nefas.org from Dec 18, 2011 to Dec 18, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Certificate
Let's EncryptMay 31, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026 (latest)Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for nefas.org from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 1, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 19, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 19, 2026
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Every dated fact on this lifeline (12)
Feb 13, 2007 – Nov 5, 2013AboutUs record: An AboutUs wiki page described nefas.org from Feb 13, 2007 to Nov 5, 2013 (2 edits).Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2006–2023
Jul 1, 2007AboutUs record: “NEFAS, The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization serving the amateur astonomy communities of greater Northeast Florida. Our members are eager to introduce astronomy to the public, …”Source: AboutUs wiki archive, 2007
Dec 18, 2011Registrar: Registrar 1 & 1 Internet AG (R73-LROR) in the registration data recorded on Dec 18, 2011.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is)
Dec 18, 2011 – Jun 28, 2026Ownership: Registration records for nefas.org are held from Dec 18, 2011 to Jun 28, 2026 (49 records). 2 changes of registrant name or organization are marked. Privacy-service and redaction changes are not counted.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Dec 18, 2011Zone file: Registration records listed 1and1.com nameservers (ns57.1and1.com, ns58.1and1.com) for nefas.org from Dec 18, 2011 to Dec 18, 2011.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Current AboutUs recordJun 27, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026 (latest)Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
GoDaddy.com, LLC
Sep 24, 2018 – Sep 18, 2026 (latest)
Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 24, 2018 and most recently on Sep 18, 2026.
Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 27, 2026
Ownership change
Sep 24, 2018
The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 24, 2018. Who it changed to is in the full report.
Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Ownership changeMar 6, 2019The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 6, 2019. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
2 ownership changes, 2011–2026
Nameservers: GoDaddy
Nameservers: GoDaddySep 24, 2018 – Jun 28, 2026Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns43.domaincontrol.com, ns44.domaincontrol.com) for nefas.org from Sep 24, 2018 to Jun 28, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
DNS moved to GoDaddySep 24, 2018nefas.org's nameservers moved from 1and1.com to GoDaddy at some point between Dec 18, 2011 and Sep 24, 2018. Last seen at 1and1.com: Dec 18, 2011 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 24, 2018 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the about 7 years in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Sep 24, 2018 – Sep 18, 2026
Registrar: Registrar GoDaddy.com, LLC (IANA 146) in the registration data recorded, first on Sep 24, 2018 and most recently on Sep 18, 2026.Source: RDAP, fetched Jun 27, 2026
Sep 24, 2018Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Sep 24, 2018. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
Sep 24, 2018 – Jun 28, 2026Zone file: Registration records listed GoDaddy nameservers (ns43.domaincontrol.com, ns44.domaincontrol.com) for nefas.org from Sep 24, 2018 to Jun 28, 2026.Source: From registration records (WHOIS / RDAP archive, who.is)
Sep 24, 2018Zone file: nefas.org's nameservers moved from 1and1.com to GoDaddy at some point between Dec 18, 2011 and Sep 24, 2018. Last seen at 1and1.com: Dec 18, 2011 (registration record). First seen at GoDaddy: Sep 24, 2018 (registration record). AboutUs holds no nameserver records for the about 7 years in between, so the date of the move is not known more closely.Source: Derived from the nameserver records on this lifeline (registration record → registration record)
Mar 6, 2019Ownership: The registrant name or organization in the registration record changed; first recorded Mar 6, 2019. Who it changed to is in the full report.Source: WHOIS / RDAP archive (who.is); counted by registrant name and organization only
May 31, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026Certificate: Let's Encrypt issued 3 certificates for nefas.org from May 31, 2026, the latest valid until Dec 1, 2026. Seen in use on Sep 19, 2026.Source: Certificate Transparency logs (AboutUs's own certificate-log reader); TLS check, Sep 19, 2026
Jun 27, 2026 – Aug 17, 2026AboutUs record: Authority and Safety last refreshed Aug 17, 2026.Source: AboutUs checks
Automated safety checks
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Current facts
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latest result
Domain registered Apr 10, 2000 — 26 years old.
latest result
Registrar on record: GoDaddy.com, LLC — unchanged since AboutUs began tracking (Aug 3, 2026).
latest result
HTTPS request succeeded for nefas.org.
checked Oct 3, 2026
The live front page reads as a non-profit, association or religious site that is funded by donations or members, mainly for a local community.
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Safety evidence
No unexpired threat-feed result; name-similarity check available (recorded about 70 days ago); 3/3 transport and email checks available (oldest recorded about 70 days ago). This is evidence coverage, not a probability that a website is safe.
Missing DMARC (mild)
What nefas.org said about itself, 2007
Quoted from the site's AboutUs wiki page in each year it changed (1 version). These are the page's own words at the time, not AboutUs's assessment. New words · dropped words
2007
NEFAS, The Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization serving the amateur astonomy communities of greater Northeast Florida. Our members are eager to introduce astronomy to the public, and provide a valuable resource to astronomers in our area.
Site history
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