Louisville Astronomical Society
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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.
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 / 38.2804611°N 85.5580028°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 / 38.2740778°N 86.4145833°W.
See also
References
- ^ "James Gilbert Baker Obituary". Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. New York. June 20, 2007. Bibcode:2005BAAS...37.1545B.
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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