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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, August 02, 2025
  •  
    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 First Quarter Moon will be 60% illuminated and 8 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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• Milky Way Festival Weekend 1

  • Start
    Fri, August 15, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • End
    Sat, August 16, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sycamore Springs Park

  Friday August 15th and Saturday August 16th at Sycamore Springs Park in English Indiana 

  All events run 8:00 p.m. - Midnight, Friday and Saturday.

   

  Crawford County, Indiana, the location of LAS' Dark Site in Curby, is embracing their dark skies by hosting their second Milky Way Festival. They will have programming for two weekends and have asked LAS to be involved. Telescopes will be set up each night on the dates and at the locations listed above with volunteers to help people viewing the skies. 

  Address:717 W Tunnel Hill Rd, English, IN 47118

  
  

  Sunset: 8:30 pm

  Observing starts: 9:00 pm

  Best observing after 10:00 pm

  End: 12:00 am

  If would like to volunteer, please email Aaron Hellems, aaron.hellems@gmail.com and indicate the number of telescopes or other equipment you can bring as well as the dates you are available. 

  https://cometocrawford.com/milkywayfest/
  

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• CONNECT @ Bernheim

  • When
    Sat, August 16, 2025
  •  
    6:34 PM - 11:34 PM
  • Location
    Bernheim Forest

  Discover the enchanting intersection of live music, arts, science, and nature during CONNECT, Bernheim’s annual electric evening event.  Join us around Lake Nevin as it comes alive with spontaneous art, light sculptures, and musical performances from renowned artists, interactive experiences, and science activities. Refreshments from local food trucks, wine, bourbon, and beer vendors will be available.
  

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• Milky Way Festival Weekend 2

  • Start
    Fri, August 22, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • End
    Sat, August 23, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Cave Country Canoes

  Friday August 22nd and Saturday August 23rd at Cave Country Canoes in Milltown, IN

  All events run 8:00 p.m. - Midnight, Friday and Saturday.

  Crawford County, Indiana, the location of LAS' Dark Site in Curby, is embracing their dark skies by hosting their second Milky Way Festival. They will have programming for two weekends and have asked LAS to be involved. They will have scopes set up each night on the dates and at the locations listed above with volunteers to help people viewing the skies. 

  Address:112 W Main St, Milltown, IN 47145

  
  

  Sunset: 8:30 pm

  Observing starts: 9:00 pm

  Best observing after 10:00 pm

  End: 12:00 am

  If would like to volunteer, please email Aaron Hellems, aaron.hellems@gmail.com and indicate the number of telescopes or other equipment you can bring as well as the dates you are available.

  https://cometocrawford.com/milkywayfest/
  

  
  

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• Public Night at Curby

  • When
    Sat, September 27, 2025
  •  
    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 crescent Moon will be 28% illuminated and 5 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be available for observing this evening.
  

  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 25, 2025
  •  
    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 Crescent Moon will be 14% illuminated and 3 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be visible tonight.
  

  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, November 29, 2025
  •  
    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 64% illuminated and 8 days old in this lunation for observing through our telescopes. Saturn will also be visible for viewing tonight.
  

  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.

  Show details