Longmont Astronomical Society
The Longmont Astronomical Society is a non-profit amateur astronomy club based in Longmont, Colorado. The club was founded in 1987 by people enthused about astronomy and who were looking for an avenue to share their enthusiasm with others of like interest. Since then the club’s membership has grown to over 100 (both families and individuals) that embody all levels of experience and interest. The Longmont Astronomical Society’s main goal is to promote local amateur astronomy. This is accomplished through regular monthly meetings, star parties and public observing sessions. Regular meetings are held every month (except December) on the third Thursday.
In basic form, a star party is an informal gathering of people with one purpose in mind: to observe astronomical phenomena. Attendance is always optional and groups can be as small as two or as large as 30. Many members bring their own telescopes and related observing equipment, but one doesn’t have to own any kind of telescope to enjoy an L.A.S. star party. Members are eager to share their knowledge and celestial views with both newcomers and experienced observers alike. Star parties are also an excellent place to learn about the night sky and to discover the types of views diverse astronomical instruments provide.
For more information, please visit http://www.longmontastro.org