The Louisville Astronomical Society (LAS) was founded in 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky by amateur astronomers, including James Gilbert Baker.[1] It holds observing sessions and star parties.

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Membership

Membership to the society is open to all in the Louisville, Kentucky area. Memberships are available through the website.

Events

One Saturday a month, a local star viewing occurs at the society's Urban Astronomy Center (UAC), located at Louisville's Tom Sawyer State Park.

Publications

The society publishes the Starword.

Locations

The Urban Astronomy Center (UAC) is located at 38°16′49.66″N 85°33′28.81″W.

The Society's Dark Site, the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy, is located at 38°16′26.68″N 86°24′52.50″W.

See also

• List of astronomical societies

References

Further reading

• "Stargazers Turn Eyes to Jupiter". Lexington Herald-Leader. Lexington, Kentucky. July 16, 1994. Retrieved 22 December 2009.
• "Astronomy in Louisville". Lexington Herald-Leader. Lexington, Kentucky. June 20, 2007. pp. E7. Retrieved 22 December 2009.

External links

• Louisville Astronomical Society
• Clear Sky Chart for Louisville Kentucky
• Clear Sky Chart for LAS Observatory in Curby, Indiana

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