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Astronomical Observatories:
National Optical Astronomical Observatory
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
2024 Star Gazing Events: "Look Up"
The following star parties have been scheduled for Spring 2024:
April 13: National Astronomy Day-Spring. Visible will be the Moon, Jupiter, and Uranus along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula. Star parties start after sunset.
May 18: Visible will be the Moon along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula.
The following star parties have been scheduled for Fall 2024:
October 12: National Astronomy Day-Fall. Visible will be the Moon, Saturn, and Venus along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula. Star parties start after sunset.
November 2: Visible will be the Moon, Saturn, and Venus along with numerous double stars, galaxies, and nebula.
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