This is a public astronomy lecture series done by the U of L Professors at the Monnick Bar 1036 E Burnett, Louisville 40217. Last month was the first lecture in this series and was given by Gerry Williger. This month the second lecture will be given by James Lauroesch and is entitled, "The Event Horizon Telescope"
Those under 18 are allowed in with parents/an adult. Soft drinks and food are available, as Monnik is a full restaurant (not just a brew-pub).
Welcome to the 2020 observing season at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Tonight the waxing crescent Moon will be 93% illuminated and 12.2 days old in this lunation. It will be available all evening for observing.
Directions are on the website. Rain or shine.
Map to Curby
The LAS welcomes one and all at our Star Parties. If you have a scope and are having trouble figuring out how to use it, please feel free to bring it to our public Star Party.
The LAS is an IRC §501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Donations are welcome.
May your scope and skies be clear at the same time. Hope to see you there.
Join us after the Monthly Skies over Louisville program at the UofL Rauch Planetarium.
We will set up in the courtyard and let you see views of the night sky. It is also a good time to see the different types of telescopes and binoculars you can use to enjoy the night sky.
We look forward to seeing you there. Doors open at 7:30 PM.
Link to UofL Rauch Planetarium
This monthly meeting will be a little different from the usual! At 6:30 PM we will start this LAS InReach Event with a Chili Supper SERVED TO MEMBERS before the meeting!!
The LAS will provide the chili, hot drinks, dessert; as usual, donations will be graciously accepted. Bring your scope and join us! This is a great time to ask questions or get help with equipment that isn't functioning properly. That's what we are here for. The observation time will be open to the public. The LAS Urban Astronomy Center is in the Root Cellar Building at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park. The UAC is a 2,000 square foot heated classroom and meeting space plus storage for our telescopes. It features a kitchen, restroom and a four acre observing field in front of the building. A perfect place for you to learn how to use your scope or talk astronomy with other members. This event is FREE. Directions to the UAC are on the LAS website. Please RSVP to LAS President James McEuin by Tuesday, March 17th.
Members may arrive early for set-up. If the ground is wet, we will set-up behind the building on the asphalt. Scope set-up is weather dependent. Our scopes are unable to penetrate the clouds and heavy moisture such as rain drops are bad for the electronics.
Map to UAC
This is a public astronomy lecture series done by the U of L Professors at the Monnick Bar 1036 E Burnett, Louisville 40217. This month the third lecture will be given by Matt Nichols and is entitled "Galaxy Classification"
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the Waxing Gibbous Moon will be 82% illuminated and 10.6 days old this lunation and available for viewing through our telescopes.
LAS General Meeting this month will be presented by Ronnie Yates. His topic will be Astrophotography.
The LAS Urban Astronomy Center is in the Root Cellar Building at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park. The UAC is a 2,000 square foot heated classroom and meeting space plus storage for our telescopes. It features a kitchen, restroom and a four acre observing field in front of the building. A perfect place for you to learn how to use your scope or talk astronomy with the old guys.
Welcome to the May meeting of the LAS! This month our topic is: Everything You Wanted to Know About Astronomy But Were Afraid to Ask. The format will be a Round Robin Q & A. session
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the First Quarter Moon will be available to view through our telescopes.
Join LAS members and the staff of the Rauch Planetarium as we hold a joint celebration of National Astronomy Day 2020! Solar observing will begin at 1:00 PM in the courtyard and continue through the day. Wander through the Planetarium for lectures, presentations and demonstrations on a variety of astronomy topics. There will be a telescope give away so be sure to sign up when you are there!
Join us at the Urban Astronomy Center for our monthly meeting. This month the topic will be Safe Solar Observing. It will be presented as a panel discussion.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Tonight the First Quarter Moon will be 41% illuminated and 6.5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the Waxing Gibbous Moon will be 28% illuminated and 5.2 days old in this lunation.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will be 18% illuminated and 3.8 days old in this lunation.
Join us at the Urban Astronomy Center for our monthly meeting.
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Directions to the UAC are on the LAS website.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the Waxing Gibbous Moon will be 75% illuminated and 9.8 days old in this lunation.
Join us at the Urban Astronomy Center for our monthly meeting. Topic TBA.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the First Quarter Moon will be 60% illuminated and 8.3 days old in this lunation.
We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy Saturday in Curby, Indiana, one hour away. Directions are on the website. Tonight the First Quarter Moon will be 43% illuminated and 6.7 days old in this lunation.
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