Louisville Astronomical Society
Introduction '''The Louisville Astronomical Society''' (LAS) was founded in 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, by a group of amateur astronomers, including James Gilbert Baker. 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 .The Society's Dark Site, the James G. Baker Center for Astronomy, is located at .
See also * List of astronomical societies
References
Further reading **
External links *   Louisville Astronomical Society*  Clear Sky Chart for Louisville Kentucky *  Clear Sky Chart for LAS Observatory in Curby, Indiana