Louisville Astronomical Society upcoming events

General Membership Meeting (Fri, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Our own Terra Clarke will present a talk on

Dust Storms and Sand Storms on Mars

Abstract: This presentation will examine the physical processes of Eolian (wind driven) sedimentation on the planet Mars. Emphasis will be placed on the physics of particulate entrainment, transport, and deposition, in the rarefied Martian atmosphere and operating under the planet's lower gravity. We will examine both the suspension of dust particles as well as saltation and potential surface creep of coarser sand and the effects of these dynamic processes on the creation of both erosional and depositional features in the Martian landscape. Such features include ventifacts, lag gravels and pavements and yardangs created by erosion, and dust sheets, sand sheets, and dune complexes resulting from deposition. The changing seasonal face of Mars resulting from shifting albedo features spurred on by changes in atmospheric circulation will also be discussed.

Non-members are welcome to attend as well as those with questions about using their telescope. Someone will be willing to help you out.

The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube at this link:

https://youtube.com/live/KpkyoYtsxBk?feature=share

Our meeting is at a new venue, The Youth Center at Epiphany Catholic Church on 914 Old Harrods Creek Rd in Anchorage. Here is the Google map code 7C6X+983, Anchorage, KY 40223

Public Night at Curby (Sat, May 23, 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the First Quarter Moon will be 52% illuminated and 7.4 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Jupiter will also be visible for viewing tonight.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, June 20, 2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will be 36% illuminated and 6 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. We might catch a glimpse of Venus in the western sky tonight before it sets.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, July 18, 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will be 21% illuminated and 4.5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Venus will also be visible low in the southwestern sky.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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. LAS members are always invited to setup their telescopes for our Public Star Parties at Curby.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:30:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the Waxing Gibbous Moon will be 74% illuminated and 9.7 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. We might catch a glimpse of Venus in the evening twilight before it sets this evening.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the Waxing Gibbous Moon will be 58% illuminated and 8 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be available for observing later this evening.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, October 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight, the Waxing Crescent Moon will be 40% illuminated and 6.5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be visible tonight.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.

Public Night at Curby (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

We welcome the Public to join us at the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy in Curby, Indiana, one hour away from Louisville. Tonight the Waxing Crescent Moon will be 25% illuminated and 5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be visible for viewing tonight.

This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation.

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.