Louisville Astronomical Society

Louisville Astronomical Society

Upcoming events

    • Fri, October 24, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • The Parklands Beckley Creek Park

    The LAS will show the public the wonders of the night at Beckley Creek Park. Set up is by 7pm for a 7:30pm start.

    • Sat, October 25, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • 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.

    • Sat, November 01, 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • South Central Regional Library


    • Wed, November 05, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Monnik Louisville, 1036 E Burnett Ave Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217

    Space Exploration Highlights Since 2022.


    Dr. T. Dowling, UofL


    • Fri, November 07, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Lannan Memorial Park

    Join the LAS at Lannan Memorial Park for a star party with the Louisville Parks and Recreation.  Derby City Dogs will be there for food with a smores station set up and some crafts and games.

    • Fri, November 21, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • PNC Achievement Center, Beckley Creek Park, The Parklands


    • Sat, November 29, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 11:59 PM
    • 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.

    • Wed, December 03, 2025
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Monnik Louisville, 1036 E Burnett Ave Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217

    Ultra Cool Dwarfs, the smallest stars in our Milky Way with Hubble and James Webb.


    B. Holwerda, UofL

    • Wed, January 07, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Monnik Louisville, 1036 E Burnett Ave Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217

    Into the Multiverse


    J. T. Lauroesch, UofL

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The Louisville Astronomical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 17554, Louisville, KY 40217


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