Astronomy on Tap Louisville: City Observing

Pat Peak, Louisville Astronomical Society

Observing from Light-Polluted Skies

People are often told that observing the night sky requires a dark site well away from the light pollution of modern cities. This is far from the truth as there are hundreds of observations to be made from almost anywhere that a telescope or pair of binoculars can be used. The Astronomical League has several observing programs that are well-suited for light-polluted locations. We will explore some of them and discover hundreds of things to observe from the light-polluted backyard including the Moon, double stars, the Sun, Earth-orbiting satellites and a host of objects in the night sky. You just need to know how, where and when to look! Come hear details with Pat Peak. We will meet at Monnik Beer Co., 1036 E Burnett Ave, Louisville KY 40217 at 7pm in the Upper Room.