Observing in Light Polluted Skies utilizing Astronomical League Observing Programs with a short introduction to The Louisville Astronomical Society

The Louisville Astronomical Society (LAS) was founded in 1933 by Dr. Walter Lee Moore. The LAS is one of the oldest continuously operating astronomy societies in the United States. The LAS operates a private observatory and educational site in Curby, IN and currently meets at the PNC Achievement Center at The Parklands of Floyds Fork. The LAS was a charter member of the Astronomical League.

In many cases people are told that observing the night sky requires a dark site well away from the light pollution of modern cities and suburbs. This is far from the truth as there are hundreds of observations to be made from almost anywhere that a telescope or binoculars can be pointed upwards.  The Astronomical League has several observing programs that are well suited for light polluted locations. We will explore some of these programs and discover hundreds of things to observe from the light polluted backyard. Observations include the Moon, double stars, the Sun, Earth Orbiting Satellites and a host of objects in the night sky. You just need to know where and when to look!

Presenter is Pat Peak of the LAS