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• Stars on the Beach

  • When
    Sat, August 03, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Patoka Lake Beach

  Join the Evansville Astronomical Society and the Louisville Astronomical Society for the 33rd Annual Stars on the Beach at Patoka Lake. Set up is at the Beach. 

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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, August 10, 2024
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    7:30 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Curby

  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 31% illuminated and 5.5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes.

  This event is weather dependent so conditions may cause cancellation. 
  

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  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.

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• CONNECT at Bernheim Forest

  • When
    Sat, August 17, 2024
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    5:33 PM - 11:33 PM
  • Location
    Bernheim Forest

  Discover the enchanting intersection of art, science, and nature during CONNECT, Bernheim’s annual eclectic evening event. Join us on August 17, 5:33 – 11:33 p.m. to experience Lake Nevin as it comes alive with spontaneous art, light sculptures, and musical performances from renowned artists along with interactive art and science activities.

  
  

  Visitors of all ages can bask in the glow of sunset in the forest and enjoy unique experiences throughout the day and evening hours. Refreshments from local food trucks, wine, and beer vendors will also be available throughout the event.

  
  

  Please check Bernheim's website for more information and entrance costs.

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• International Moon Observation Night

  • When
    Sat, September 14, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Northeast Regional Library (15 Bellevoir Circle, 40223)

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  In partnership with the Louisville Astronomical Society, the Northeast Regional Library (15 Bellevoir Circle, 40223) will offer opportunities to observe the moon with telescopes, and a variety of activities that teach fun facts about our nearest neighbor in space.  Bring a blanket or chair.  For questions, please call 502-394-0379
  

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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, September 14, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Curby

  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 83% illuminated and 10.7 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes.

  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.

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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, October 12, 2024
  •  
    6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Curby

  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 69% illuminated and 9.1 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes.

  We will celebrate Fall Astronomy Week 2024 at this event.

  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.

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• Star Party at Lannan Park

  • When
    Fri, November 08, 2024
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Lannan Park, 901 North 26th Street Louisville, KY 40212

  Metro Parks will host a Star Party at Lannan Park. Starting at 6:30 p.m. participants can rotate between several telescopes to view the night sky. 

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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, November 09, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
  • Location
    Curby

  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 53% illuminated and 7.6 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes.

  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.

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