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

Membership

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

Events

Each month on a chosen Saturday, 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, a monthly publication focused on societal discussions and outlining upcoming important astronomical events in the area.

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 / 38.2804611; -85.5580028.

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 / 38.2740778; -86.4145833.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Baker, Neal Kenton (June 20, 2007). "James Gilbert Baker Obituary". Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society. New York. 37 (4): 1545. Bibcode:2005BAAS...37.1545B.

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