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Astronomical Observatories:
National Optical Astronomical Observatory
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
2025 Star Gazing Events: "Look Up"
The following star parties have been scheduled for Spring 2025:
April 12: Visible will be the Moon, Jupiter, and Mars along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula. The star party will run from 7-10pm.
May 3:National Astronomy Day-Spring. Visible will be the Moon, Jupiter, and Mars along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula. The star party will run from 7-10pm.
The following star parties have been scheduled for Fall 2025:
September 27: National Astronomy Day-Fall. Visible will be a cresent Moon and Saturn along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula. The star party will run from 7-10pm.
October 18: Visible will be Saturn, it's rings, and it's large moon Titan.Numerous other double stars, galaxies, and nebula will be visible. The star party will run from 7-10pm.
The Shreveport Observatory is located about 8 miles south of the LSU-Shreveport campus, off Hwy. 1. Go south on Hwy. 1, turn onto Hwy. 175 and go about 1.7 miles. Turn onto Astronomical Observatory Rd. and go about 100 yards to the observatory.
Click here for a map to the location of the observatory. Contact the society officers for further information.
Special Topics in Astronomy
- Binoculars and Telescopes
- The Messier Catalog
- Astronomy A-Z
- Yearly Meteor Showers
- Getting Started in Astronomy
- Free Planetarium Software-Stellarium
- Astronomy Handouts in PDF Format
- SBAS Observing Certificates
Regional Observing Events
- Hodges Gardens Star Party
- Deep South Regional Star Gaze
- Mid-South Star Gaze
- Okie-Tex Star Party
- Texas Star Party